7 Clear Functions of The Mind (From Ryan Holiday)

In Episode 10 of Time to Shine Today we dig into the 7 Clear Functions of the Mind to help us clear the clutter and focus on what really matters

The proper work of the mind is the exercise of choice, refusal, yearning, repulsion, preparation, purpose and assent. What then can pollute and clog the mind’s proper functioning? Nothing but its own corrupt decisions. Epictetus 

Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

• Choice -  to do and think right
• Refusal - of temptation
• Yearning- to be better
• Repulsion - of negativity, bad influences, of what isn’t true
• Preparation - for what lies ahead or whatever may happen
• Purpose - our guiding principle and highest priority
• Assent - to be free of deception about what’s inside and outside.

Here is a link to this episode on our website: https://timetoshinetoday.com/podcast/010/

Recommended Resources

Ryan Holiday’s Book: The Daily Stoic, 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Time to Shine Website

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