Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:50 = Topic Introduction and Context (Understanding Prudence).
00:51 – 01:36 = Defining Prudence and Its Importance.
01:37 – 03:00 = The Role of Past, Present, and Future in Prudential Decisions.
03:01 – 06:32 = Prudence in Action: Applying the Virtue in Daily Life.
06:33 – 09:51 = The Charioteer of the Virtues: How Prudence Guides Other Virtues.
09:52 – 15:55 = Practical Case Study: Prudence in Relationships and Challenges.
15:56 – 19:35 = Challenges of Practicing Prudence in an Information-Overloaded World.
19:36 – 21:19 = Key Takeaways: Counsel, Judgment, Action, and the Importance of Acting
Despite Imperfections.
21:20 – 23:29 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment.
23:30 – 23:40 = Closing.
Show Notes:
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of Prudence, often misunderstood as just “practical wisdom.” Prudence is much more than that; it is the virtue that enables us to use wisdom and reasoning to discern and pursue the good in any situation. Stina explains how prudence draws from past experiences and anticipates future outcomes to guide present decisions, while Padre explores the theological and scriptural context, showing how prudence allows us to act in accordance with reality.
Key Discussion Points:
- What is Prudence? Stina breaks down how prudence is not just about being practical but about using wisdom to make decisions that move us toward the good.
- The Three Steps of Prudence: Padre explains Thomas Aquinas’ three steps: taking counsel, judging soundly, and acting.
- Prudence in Relationships: Stina discusses the importance of gathering information beyond feelings and words when discerning relationships.
- Common Challenges: Overcoming “information overload” and “paralysis” in decision-making is crucial for practicing prudence effectively.
Reflective Questions:
- How do you currently incorporate lessons from your past into your decision-making process?
- Are there areas in your life where you find it difficult to act prudently? Why?
- How do you balance gathering information and making a decision without falling into “paralysis by analysis”?
- In what ways can you see prudence at work in your relationships?
Practical Suggestions for Growth:
- Shift Perspective in Decision-Making: Start viewing decisions as opportunities to grow in virtue. Ask yourself how each choice aligns with pursuing the greater good.
- Practice Active Discernment: Follow the three steps of prudence—take counsel, judge soundly, and act. Reflect on how these steps can guide you in making better decisions.
- Guard Against Information Overload: Set a clear timeline for gathering information and commit to making a decision by a certain point, avoiding the trap of endless deliberation.
Truth, Beauty and Goodness
Padre – Dr Gregory Bottaro – Catholic Mindfulness
Stina – Crafernoon with her friends
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