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We Have The Potential To Live A Good Life
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βTo live a good life: We have the potential for it,β writes Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations. βIf we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.β
This good life is exactly what the ancient Stoics believed the practice of philosophy would allow us to pursue.
In this episode, we look at how Stoicism can bring us internal clarity, the value of which far outweighs the pursuit of externals like material gain, wealth, reputation, and status.
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Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:
Amongst Friends All Things In Common
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-amongst
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191 episodes
Manage episode 470928311 series 3508439
βTo live a good life: We have the potential for it,β writes Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations. βIf we can learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.β
This good life is exactly what the ancient Stoics believed the practice of philosophy would allow us to pursue.
In this episode, we look at how Stoicism can bring us internal clarity, the value of which far outweighs the pursuit of externals like material gain, wealth, reputation, and status.
π π π
π» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT
Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:
Amongst Friends All Things In Common
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-amongst
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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