In this episode, we look at the beauty of balance through Senecaās counsel on plain living and Max Ehrmannās Desiderata.Seneca reminds us that philosophy calls for simplicity, not self-punishmentāa life both modest and graceful, grounded yet open to the world.Echoing this, Ehrmannās gentle verses urge calm, kindness, and humility amid lifeās noise and haste.Together, these voices teach that wisdom is not withdrawal but harmony: to live earnestly, serve humbly, and never lose sight of the quiet joy found in lifeās simplest things.š š šš» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:āļø Micro Morning Meditation: Remain Human in an Inhuman Timehttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-remain-human Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How a Stoic Becomes Invincible
This episode explores Epictetusās radical vision of strengthāone rooted not in anger or domination, but in mastery of the self. Through his reflections on thieves, insults, and injustice, the former slave turned philosopher shows that true invincibility lies in compassion, clarity, and control over our own judgments.When we cease giving power to what others do and focus instead on how we respond, we become untouchable in the deepest sense. The Stoicās triumph is not over enemies or circumstance, but over the impulse to surrender peace of mind to anything beyond our will.š š šš» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:āļø Micro Morning Meditation: When To Stop Listeninghttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-when-to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do You Know What Things Are Good And Evil?
This episode traces the Stoic lineage back to Socrates, whose probing questions revealed that health, wealth, and reputation are not inherently good or badātheir value lies in how we use them.From Xenophonās dialogues to Ciceroās reflections, we see how wisdom became the touchstone for discerning what truly matters. Fortuneās gifts and losses come and go, but virtue remains unshakeable.The Stoic message endures: our real possessions are inward ones, the moral resources that no change of fate can ever take away.š š šš» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:āļø Micro Morning Meditation: A Prayer to Naturehttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-a-prayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why No Virtue Stands Alone
This episode shines a light on Temperanceāthe often-overlooked Stoic virtue that quietly anchors all the rest.Far from being dull restraint, Temperance is freedom: the ability to enjoy life without being ruled by appetite or impulse. Itās the steady discipline that transforms courage into integrity, justice into fairness, and wisdom into clarity.In a culture that celebrates excess, this virtue reminds us that moderation is not denial but masteryāthe calm art of keeping life in balance so that joy, reason, and harmony can flourish together.š š šš» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:āļø Micro Morning Meditation: A Reliable Companionhttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-a-reliable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Flow and Freedom of a Stoic Life
This episode turns to two of the Stoicsā deepest insights: that everything outside us is in constant motion, and that within us lies a freedom nothing can touch.Using Zenoās vision of happiness as āa good flow of life,ā we explore how change and death are not disruptions but essential parts of the rhythm that makes life meaningful.Epictetus then reminds us that while we canāt control the tune, we are always free to choose how we respond to it. Together, these lessons reveal a path to resilienceāaccepting impermanence without fear, while safeguarding the will that makes us truly free.š š šš» FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:āļø Micro Morning Meditation: A Motto For The Courageoushttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-a-motto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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