In this episode of Stoic Minute, Jim Bratton reflects on the Stoic practice of stepping back and seeing life from a wider view.

Much of what troubles us grows larger because we stand too close to it. Perspective does not erase difficulty, but it can restore proportion. From a greater distance, anger, worry, pride, and fear often lose some of their power.

A short Stoic reflection on perspective, proportion, and the discipline of seeing clearly.