Brain Sweat

A discussion about our syllabus and how we will approach philosophy this semester with a few extra points. 

#036: How can we deal with loss and grief? (When Someone we Love Has Died by The School of Life's, The Book of Life, Socrates and Epictetus)

A discussion of a powerful practice for leading the examined life.

We should consider being open to listening and then to agreeing or disagreeing after examination. 

Working to establish a healthy philosophical practice. (Take Home #2 Guidance) 

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 

Empathy and imagination as pathways to a greater capacity to love.

Do not sabotage yourself!

Philosophy is a necessary aspect of healthy relationships. 

Philosophical Meditations for Healthier Relationships 

Different types of friendships and their meaning.

Questions with guidance from philosophy. 

Some key elements of true love. 

Quick practices to craft confident narratives of the self.

A more in depth look at the nature of confidence and how to avoid excess in the pursuit of this virtue.

A more in depth look at the nature of confidence and how to avoid excess in the pursuit of this virtue.

Humility is the pathway to true confidence and helps us avoid arrogance.

Let's define confidence and then strive for it.

Telling healthier stories.