The Stoic philosopher Epictetus also advocated using silence to learn about oneself and deepen one’s understanding of the world. He believed that one should practice self-discipline, restraint, and reflection to gain insight into the nature of life. He argued that one could learn to understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions better by spending time in silence and solitude.
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It is a stoic practice in which one deliberately imagines how things could be really bad, much worse than they are now. It is a visualization of one’s biggest fears. It is a kind of psychological trick that lowers your expectations and makes reality look better.
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