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Today we’re diving into a heavy but crucial topic: the mental health crisis affecting North America and other areas of the world. If you’ve dealt with depression or anxiety – or know someone who has- this episode is for you. 
There’s a philosophy that emerged around 300 BC and became widely adopted in ancient Greece and Rome. It is known as Stoicism. And Stoicism is making a comeback in a big way - and has become a way to combat depression and anxiety.

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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (FREE)

Stoic Coffee Break Podcast

Stoicism Explained in 3 Minutes video

What is Stoicism video 

 

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Quotes:

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” — Marcus Aurelius

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” — Seneca

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” — Friedrich Nietzsche (influenced by Stoicism)

"It is as if Freud supplied us the sick half of psychology and we must now fill it out with the healthy half." – A. Maslow

"Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing."  - Seneca 

 

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