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you have more power than you realize

you have more power than you realize

“Consider who you are. Above all, a human being, carrying no greater power than your own reasoned choice, which oversees all other things, and is free from any other master.” — Epictetus, Discourses, 2.10.1 Suffering is an inevitable part of our lives. We all experience different levels and kinds

the art of adaptability: a stoic secret to happiness

the art of adaptability: a stoic secret to happiness

Imagine a student, eager and ambitious, approaching the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. "Master," he pleads, "show me the path to wisdom and success. Lay out the steps, the formulas, the secrets to achieving greatness." Epictetus, wise and ever-observant, refrains from offering a rigid roadmap. Instead, he gently

how to be free: practical insights by a former slave

how to be free: practical insights by a former slave

“If you feel that you are not free, look for the reason inside you.” — Leo Tolstoy What does being free mean to you? As per Stoic philosopher Epictetus, freedom is all about making peace with things that lie outside the realm of your power. To accept and understand your limits