In this episode, we look at the Stoic principle of focusing only on what lies within our control, using the weather as a vivid metaphor for life’s unpredictable externals.

Drawing on insights from George Gissing, Epictetus, Seneca, Mac Miller, and even Derren Brown, we reflect on how to maintain inner peace in a world that constantly tempts and tests us.

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Micro Morning Meditation: It Might Have Been Otherwise

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This episode explores how anxiety can quietly hold us back from the things that matter most—and how Stoic wisdom offers a path through it.

Drawing on insights from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, we look at how changing our judgments, not just our circumstances, empowers us to act despite fear and grow stronger in the process.

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Micro Morning Meditation: Is It The Thought That Counts?

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When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, our minds often jump to the worst-case scenario.

In this episode, we explore the Stoic art of "decatastrophizing"—challenging our initial impressions, stepping back from fear-driven thoughts, and learning to respond with clarity and calm.

With guidance from Epictetus and Seneca, we understand how to navigate misfortune not just with acceptance, but with strength, reason, and grace.

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The Power To Live As One Wishes

https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-the-power-413

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