In the relentless pursuit of happiness, a common impulse leads us to believe that a change in surroundings will lift the burdens of our minds.

Seneca, the ancient Stoic philosopher, challenges this instinct in his 28th Letter to Lucilius, inviting us to question whether our travels truly offer escape or merely a temporary reprieve.

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This explainer episode will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what Stoic Temperance is and how you can use it in your Stoic practice.

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Five of the best pieces of advice from Seneca’s On Anger you can use today if you feel anger beginning to bubble up.

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A reading of the ninth book of Marcus Aurelius's twelve-book work.

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"If you want to do something, make a habit of it, if you don’t want to do that, don’t, but make a habit of something else instead."

—Epictetus, Discourses 2.18

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Trust in your innate ability to improve, guided by your principles and the support of the universe.

Each moment of each day offers you an opportunity to choose the right path.

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This explainer episode will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what Stoic Justice is and how you can use it in your Stoic practice.

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A reading of the eighth book of Marcus Aurelius's twelve-book work.

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"We are always learning, always growing. It is right to accept challenges. This is how we progress to the next level of intellectual, physical, or moral development.”

—Epictetus, A Manual For Living, p.74

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"When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you."

—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 9.27

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