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Advocating for a technique called open monitoring, stoics emphasize the importance of viewing situations from multiple perspectives. This approach fosters better decision-making, ensuring that we are not blindsided by focusing solely on minor details while overlooking the broader context. Engagement with nature, such as tending to a garden, becomes a metaphorical exploration of focus, where one’s connection to the present moment defines true peace and fulfillment.
In sum, cultivating focus allows for a harmony between thoughts, sensations, and actions, facilitating inner peace and emotional tranquility.