Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing the external world to fade away.

Visualize yourself at the center of a radiant sphere, perfectly round and serene. This sphere is your guiding principle, your true Self.

Recognize the three parts that make up your existence: the body, the soul, and the guiding principle. Understand that your true essence lies within the guiding principle, the center of this luminous sphere.

Let the awareness of this guiding principle become the focal point of your consciousness.

As you breathe, gently detach from the sensations of your body and the subtle breath of your soul. These are not your true Self but are components you navigate. Picture your guiding principle at the core, untouched by external influences, calmly observing the ebb and flow of bodily sensations and emotional currents.

Let the guiding principle lead you towards rationality. Visualize it guiding your thoughts and actions towards self-care and awakening your rationality. See it taking charge of the well-being of your body and bringing peace to your soul. Trust in the wisdom of your guiding principle as it directs you to develop your ability to approach life with reason.

Understand that your true Self is not the body, the fleeting emotions, or passing thoughts. It is the conscious choice to transcend negative emotions, to be the self that surfaces after the storm.

Reflect on the transformative nature of philosophy. Picture yourself undergoing not just improvement but a profound transformation.

Feel the power within you to shape and transform your guiding principle through the practice of philosophy.

Envision the guiding principle as a unified consciousness, a sphere of awareness that perceives pain, fear, and sadness as foreign entities. See these emotions as visitors that you can choose to accept or reject, acknowledging their existence without letting them take root within you.

Affirm the supreme power of your Self, the guiding principle, as you picture the perfectly round sphere. This sphere is immovable, smooth, and polished, representing your ability to remain untouched by external influences. Embrace the unity of your consciousness within this powerful, serene sphere.

Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment.

Feel the grounding energy of the sphere within you.

As you open your eyes, carry this awareness with you, knowing that your guiding principle is the compass that directs you on the path of Stoic living.

See you next time my friend, and until then, may your guiding principle illuminate your path.