Stoic Meditations

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774. Developing a better understanding of things Jan 21, 2021

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Either you’re going to be depressed when your wish is not realized or foolishly pleased with yourself if it is, overjoyed for the wrong reasons.

773. Our obsession with control Jan 20, 2021

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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.

772. Just pay attention Jan 19, 2021

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Very little is needed for everything to be upset and ruined, only a slight lapse in reason. It’s much easier for a mariner to wreck his ship than it is for him to keep it sailing safely.

771. What did you lose, and what did you gain? Jan 11, 2021

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If you forfeit an external possession, make sure to notice what you get in return. If it is something more valuable, never say, ‘I have suffered a loss.’

770. Changing friends Jan 08, 2021

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Formerly, when you were devoted to worthless pursuits, your friends found you congenial company. But you can’t be a hit in both roles. To the extent you cultivate one you will fall short in the other.

769. The problem with hyper-consumerism Jan 07, 2021

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Freedom is not achieved by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.

768. Natural goodness Jan 06, 2021

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A plant or animal fares poorly when it acts contrary to its nature; and a human being is no different. Well, then, biting, kicking, wanton imprisonment and beheading–is that what our nature entails? No; rather, acts of kindness, cooperation and good will.

767. What truly belongs to you Jan 05, 2021

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Whoever told you, ‘Walking is your irrevocable privilege’? I said only that the will to walk could not be obstructed.

766. Learning the art of living Jan 04, 2021

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What makes for freedom and fluency in the practice of writing? Knowledge of how to write. The same goes for the practice of playing an instrument. It follows that, in the conduct of life, there must be a science to living well.

765. The true nature of freedom Jan 01, 2021

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So you admit that you have at least one master. And don’t let the fact that Caesar rules over everyone, as you say, console you: it only means that you’re a slave in a very large household.

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