Trust, But Verify

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Welcome to Navigate the Day, where we explore the power of mindfulness and self-reflection in our daily lives. Today's episode is all about the idea of "Trust, But Verify." In this passage from Epictetus, he reminds us not to let our emotions and initial reactions control our behavior. Instead, we should take a step back and analyze the situation more closely to make a more rational decision.

As we reflect on this concept, we pose the question: What would happen if we stopped to verify our opinions and initial reactions? It can be challenging to question our own emotions and impulses, but doing so can help us make better decisions and avoid regret.

We hear from our host who shares their personal experience with questioning their thoughts and emotions. They admit to feeling overwhelmed and allowing fear to take control. They also share their struggle with questioning their opinions and how they sometimes worry that they may be wrong.

However, through their therapist's guidance, they have come to understand the importance of self-reflection and trusting their instincts but verifying them before making decisions. They have also learned the significance of removing outside noise from their decisions and focusing on what is best for them.

Overall, today's episode encourages us to trust ourselves but not blindly, to pause and reflect before making decisions, and to understand the power of self-reflection in our daily lives. Remember, trusting ourselves is essential, but verifying our thoughts and emotions is equally important. Join us next time on Navigate the Day for more discussions on the power of mindfulness and self-reflection. 

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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