“Reason goes for nothing when once passion has been admitted to the mind, and has by our own free will been given a certain authority.” – Seneca

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

While anger may be a natural and unavoidable emotion, our response to it is still within our control. By cultivating the habit of delaying our reaction to anger, we can, instead, harness the power of patience and restraint. We talk about it today on the podcast.

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Takeaways

• Taking a timeout when feeling angry can help disrupt impulsive reactions and prevent saying or doing things we will regret.
• Delaying our reactions to anger allows for a more balanced perspective and fosters healthier relationships.
• Cultivating patience, restraint, and emotional control can lead to greater virtue and peace of mind.
• Lowering the temperature and rejecting things we do not control can help us navigate through challenging situations.

Until Next Time…out of role!