"(...) alexithymics substitute the language of action for that of emotion. (...) They tend to register emotions as physical problems rather than as signals that something deserves their attention."

"Suppressing our inner cries for help does not stop our stress from mobilizing the body."

"Self-regulation depends on having a friendly relationship with your body."

"If you have a comfortable connection with your inner sensations - if you can trust them to give you accurate information - you will feel in charge of your body, your feelings, and yourself."

A great book to get familiar with Hannah Arendt's thought. It is organized as a selection of articles that touch on different subjects such as History and Politics.

👁‍🗨 FOR WHOM? Those who want to know the work of one of the most important contemporary philosophers without jumping into too much philosophical jargon.

#tbt from when I got my (one and only) #Kindle.
Best investment ever!
I'm still a sucker for paperback editions, but this device made reading far more accessible and handy, specially for research purposes.
Now I have another cover for it, but I kept the choice of magnetic closings and truly recommend. 🖤📚

The book brings daily doses of #Stoic #philosophy to our daily life through what we may call mindfulness exercises. This practice can be enhanced by reading it together with the journal, in which we can find questions for self reflection.
It is quite amazing how Stoic ideas are suited to modern life and much needed actually!

👁‍🗨 FOR WHOM? People that like timeless wisdom and search for a more balanced life through self awareness and discipline.

"Agency" is a technical term for the feeling of being in charge of your life: knowing where you stand, knowing that you have a say in what happens to you, knowing that you have some ability to shape your circumstances.