2025-10-21
       
 (TXT) Encheiridion 21
       
          Let death and exile and everything that is terrible appear
          before your eyes every day
       
       I suppose the idea is the accustom yourself and confront what
       would typically considered to be the worst circumstances and
       fears so that what we do encounter on a daily basis will not seem
       so great in comparison, as well as prepare the mind for how we
       overcome these challenges through mental rehearsal.
       
       I'm not sure about this one, actually.  I understand the idea,
       and can see how it could be effective, but it doesn't seem as
       useful to me as many of the other Stoic mental exercises and
       practices.  I tried it for a while, but honestly never really
       experienced it being effective for myself.  Nevertheless, I am
       sure there is some wisdom there to glean, so I will contemplate
       it some more.
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