The Stoic philosophers understood something timeless about human nature: we spend much of our lives outside the present moment.

We worry about the future, regret the past, and overlook the only time we ever truly possess—now.

Among the Stoics, Seneca in particular had a clear warning: do not waste time.

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In this episode, we look at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.

With help from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of reacting impulsively to harm or misfortune, we can learn to respond with integrity, turning adversity into opportunities to build character.

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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: How To Always Get What You Desire

https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-how-to-always

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In this episode, we dig into the meaning behind Kurt Vonnegut’s famous line “so it goes” and how it’s more than just a catchphrase.

Drawing from Slaughterhouse-Five, Stoic ideas, and the book The Courage to Be Disliked, we talk about how accepting what we can’t control can actually help us take better control of what we can.

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Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:

☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: How To Always Get What You Desire

https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-how-to-always

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.