The Power of Reason: Part 2 of 4 on Stoic Principles
We’re keeping it candid and casual as we explore how the power of reason can transform your life!
Reason is our guiding light through life’s complexities, helping us make informed decisions and understand the world. Often, we oversimplify life as a mere event-reaction cycle, overlooking the crucial middle step—opinion.
Welcome back to this special minisode edition brought to you by PhilosoShe™ Weekly! In this episode, we dive deep into an old newsletter that explored the Stoic principle of the power of reason. This is part 2 of a 4 part series on Stoic principles.
By recognizing that our opinions shape our reactions, we can better navigate life’s injustices and unfairness.
You will also learn in this episode:
- How the Jezebels in The Handmaid’s Tale and the courtesans of the 17th century used reason to choose a path in chaotic times
- Why reason is crucial for navigating life’s injustices, not to excuse them, but to make the best choices in response
- A practical tool called “R.I.D.E.” to help you apply reason when emotions run high, which includes:
- R: Recognize your emotion
- I: Investigate the source
- D: Detach from the emotion
- E: Engage with reason
Join me as we explore how reason can be our compass, leading us toward more mindful, empowered choices.
Resources to go deeper:
Read my article From Limitation to Liberation: How Stoic Principles Can Empower the Modern Woman
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