In this episode, we explore the life and teachings of Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher born into slavery who found unshakable strength from within.

His story reminds us that while true resilience begins in the mind, Stoicism also embraces the power of connection, encouraging us not just to endure, but to give and receive support as part of a greater whole.

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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

I try to answer this question each week in different ways.

For this episode, however, I wanted to step back and provide a more general overview. I hope you find it useful!

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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Don't Mistake Glamour For Beauty

https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-dont-mistake

Have you ever woken from a nightmare only to feel deep relief that it wasn’t real?

In this episode, we explore what Marcus Aurelius and Anne Lamott can teach us about illusion, imagination, and insight—how dreams, fears, and even our thoughts can mislead us, and how journaling and Stoic reflection can help us wake up to deeper clarity and purpose.

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How To Live Freely

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