wise365: Journaling prompt, Seneca on intentional withdrawal, materialistic success, sustainable pleasures

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

This week’s journaling prompt

Reflect on Seneca's idea of seeking clarity through intentional withdrawal. In a world saturated with endless streams of information, how might you create boundaries to protect your peace of mind and focus on what truly matters to you? Consider writing about specific actions you could take to intentionally withdraw from noise and distractions, and how those choices might bring greater clarity to your life.

3 philosophical ideas

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Seneca spoke of seeking clarity through intentional withdrawal. In our age of being overloaded by information we often haven't asked for, Seneca's strategy can be a way of establishing boundaries that prevent us from being overwhelmed.

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The Epicurean distinction between necessary and superfluous desires can be helpful in confronting a fear of failure, since this fear often involves aiming at success judged by materialistic external standards.

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“Epicurus emphasized the pursuit of simple and sustainable pleasures as the pathway to a fulfilling life.” From Habits and Productivity: Timeless Wisdom for Building Better Routines