Marcus Aurelius had a habit of stripping the glamour off things he wanted: the fine wine is just fermented grapes, the expensive meal is dead animal and plants. This guided meditation puts that practice to work on your own cravings and attachments. You take something you are pulled toward and break it down into its plain parts, with the flattering story remo ... Show More
Jun 26
Marcus Aurelius Morning Preparation: Stoic Affirmations from the Meditations
During the 170s of the common era, while ruling an empire and often away from Rome, Marcus Aurelius wrote notes to himself in Greek. What survived is not a public book. It is a private notebook, the Meditations, sentences a man wrote to remind himself how to live.This is a short ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 15
Are Stoics Emotionless? Erick Cloward, Author of Stoicism 101
Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 2025
#1072 Meditation on Being Stoic
<p>A meditation designed to help you cultivate inner strength, resilience, and peace of mind. Inspired by the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, this meditation will guide you through reflections on <strong data-start="384" data-end="438">co ... Show More
23m 13s
Jul 2025
Non-Attachment Meditation
In this non-attachment meditation, Kelly guides you through a gentle meditation on non-attachment. Learn to soften your grip on expectations and outcomes, and reconnect with your inner steadiness. This practice will help you let go, find peace, and return to the present moment. J ... Show More
12m 55s
May 2023
How to Clear Negative Energy
In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out ever ... Show More
3m 29s