ok at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.

With help from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of reacting impulsively to harm or misfortune, we can learn to respond with integrity, turning adversity into opportunities to build character.

👇 👇 👇

📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT

Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:

☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: How To Always Get What You Desire

https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-how-to-always

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1d:T7bd,Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the profound Stoic philosophy surrounding death. Join us for a guided meditation that will help you confront and accept mortality, diminish the fear of death, and find peace in the natural cycle of life and death. Learn to focus on what truly matters and live a life of tranquility and resilience.Key Takeaways:Understanding the Stoic Perspective on DeathConfronting mortality and its inevitabilityQuotes from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and SenecaExercise: Sit with Your Fear of DeathAddressing the root cause of anxietiesReflecting on the impact of death on your life's storyVisualizing Your LifeContemplating the transient nature of personal details and experiencesImagining Different TimeframesConsidering your actions with ten years, one year, and one day left to liveVisualizing Your Own DeathContemplating decay and the state of non-existence before birthFilling Your Heart

Defending Ourselves Against Our Enemies