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There are many different philosophies that may be applied to efforts to try and prevent Domestic Violence. Few seem to be as potentially effective as Stoicism.
STOICISM Explained in 3 Minutes
Stoicism is based in Virtues to use in life such as Courage, Temperance, Justice (Fairness) and Wisdom
What's Up to Us, versus What's Not Up to Us
How are these applicable to DV.
Serenity... How does a LACK of Serenity... help motivate DV?
"I am not accepting something I cannot change..."
Stoicism is ABOUT WHAT SOMEONE DOES.
"The obstacle is the way..." "What stands in the way becomes the way"
"It's about what one does...."
"Waste no more time talking about what a good man is like; But instead...BE A GOOD MAN."
It's not what happens... IT's how you respond to what happens."
YOu can always respond with Courage, Justice, Temperance an WIsdom.
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Stoic's Rules For Life https://youtu.be/EkPUOMeeQeY?
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12 Stoic Rules:
"You have to own the morning"
".Serenity"
"Be Present."
"Just to one thing every day."."
"Do one good turn every day." Justice as a VERB; not a noun.
"Is this essential? Ask ourselves. Do only the essential things."
"Speak with the Dead -- Reading is a way to have conversations with the dead.... read classics... read the master thinkers...."
".We are tough on ourselves, but tolerant for others. Self-Discipline..."
"We make beautiful choices."
".Listen more than you speak."
"Remember that everything is an opportunity... ". (Most important rule)"
"Remember you're dying every day. As time passes,.. it is dead to you and gone. We can't worry about what has already happened. Focus on what is in front of you.. not what is behind you. Every day is a second chance. make the most of it. be the person that philosophy tried to make us. Become what you are capable of being.."
Discussion Questions:
How Might Stoicism Help A Person Prevent DV types of Thinking?
How Might Stoicism Help A Person Prevent DV types of Feeling?
How Might Stoicism Help A Person Prevent DV types of Behavior or Acting?
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