Loren Johnson
Loren Johnson
The Power of Awareness: Living with Purpose
The Power of Awareness: Living with Purpose
The Power of Awareness: Living with Purpose
Monday 17th June 2024
Discover how embracing mortality can lead to a more purposeful life. Host Loren Johnson shares wisdom from Stoic philosophy and personal experiences.
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28 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Awareness of mortality can drive us to live more fully.
- Setbacks are inevitable but manageable with proper planning.
- Stoic philosophy offers practical tools for handling adversity.
- Frustration is a natural but controllable response to setbacks.
- Sharing personal experiences can help others build resilience.
We all have a terminal diagnosis. Every person with a death sentence, each second that passes by is one you'll never get back
What if you could embrace the inevitability of death and use it as a catalyst for a more purposeful life? In this episode of War of the Mind, host Loren Johnson dives into the profound themes of mortality, resilience, and hope. Loren starts with a daily devotion inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, reminding us that awareness of our finite existence can drive us to live more fully. Drawing insights from William B.
Irvine's 'The Stoic Challenge,' Loren explores how setbacks, both big and small, shape our lives and how we can use them to build resilience and strength. Loren shares his personal experiences with setbacks, including his upcoming shoulder surgery, to illustrate how planning and foresight can minimise the emotional toll of life's inevitable challenges.
The episode is packed with practical advice on handling setbacks, using philosophy as a tool for living and dying well, and understanding that frustration is a natural but manageable response to adversity. Loren's candid reflections and philosophical musings make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to find purpose and resilience in the face of life's challenges. So, are you ready to turn your setbacks into comebacks?