Epictetus believed that happiness and inner peace are entirely within our power. This video delves into the actual cause of our suffering and how we can overcome it and develop unshakable inner peace-a goal entirely within our power (according to Epictetus).Video: When Life Hurts, Let Go | A Stoic Lesson for Inner PeaceSupport the channel:

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00:00 Introduction

01:44 The slave philosopher

03:17 Desire and aversion

07:01 The anatomy of suffering

10:45 The general nature of things

13:24 A Stoic lesson of inner peace

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Keywords: personal growth, ancient philosophy, alan watts, western philosophy, philosophy podcast, epictetus, solitude, meditation

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