🤔Emotional life and philosophy, information overload, balance and the Golden Mean

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

Here are 3 ideas to consider this week…

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🤔 Philosophy and Emotional Life

The philosopher who ponders the question “who am I?” without ever delving into the depths of their emotional life is limited in the insight they can offer us.

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🧘‍♂️ Information Overload

Taking in more information than we can handle can trigger what Buddhist philosophy calls misplaced desires and aversions. Cultivating detachment can be an important way to deal with information overload.

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🌿 Balance and the Golden Mean

The "golden mean” is Aristotle’s concept of balance, which he viewed as key to living a virtuous and fulfilling life.

From Stress Management: Unlocking Inner Strength with Philosophical Insights

📓 Journaling Prompt

Reflect on the emotions that have shaped who you are today. Consider a time when you felt immense joy, deep sadness, or overwhelming fear. How did those emotions influence your values, decisions, or the way you view yourself? Write about these experiences and explore what they reveal about your true self.