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>> No.10803999 [View]
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>>10802729
>don't become emotionless to cope, it's shit
it's only shit because you failed to be indifferent in attempts to cope with things.

>I have been or still am an emotional zombie
as you suggest, that is no fault of Stoicism. Epictetus is quite clear on the scope of things to be indifferent towards and what not to be indifferent towards. this is no reason to not try Stoic virtue. this is simply a misguided, and sadly common, application of Stoicism.

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>>10736516
practice. the Stoics knew changing your mindset to be this resolute with indifference wouldn't be easy. this is exactly why Epictetus said start out with small things, then build up from there.

it's not a quick switch, but if you care about being virtuous and not letting your emotions get the best of you, it's a journey that will serve as useful to embark on

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