Using direct textual evidence, discuss how and why this might be a helpful practice. An example might be that the practice could help someone feel less anxious, calmer, more confident or that it could create more balance in life (10-12 sentences).

This week’s discussion is aimed at inspiring you to adopt a philosophical practice for the rest of the semester that you might also continue after our work together. As always, feel free to write in the first person, if you find a practice to be helpful. If you would prefer, you can also write from the perspective of someone giving another person advice.

Step 1: Identify and define your practice. Using direct textual evidence from our reading and/or from the podcast(s), pick a practice and define it (5-10 sentences).

Step 2: Using direct textual evidence, discuss how and why this might be a helpful practice. An example might be that the practice could help someone feel less anxious, calmer, more confident or that it could create more balance in life (10-12 sentences).

Step 3: Actually try a practice! This step does not require any writing for this week, but it could be very helpful. Maybe you try and commit to taking a 10-minute walk three times per week, writing for 5 minutes before work every morning, or reading for half an hour every couple of days with a specific philosophical intention. Please use this week’s reading and listening as tools to construct your own practice that you actually use to thrive.

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