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This episode explores how much of our distress comes not from events themselves, but from the interpretations we layer on top of them.
Marcus Aurelius reminds us that opinions are optional, while Epictetus shows how easily appearances can mislead us.
By sticking closer to the facts and examining our impressions carefully, we reduce unnecessary mental noise.
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Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:
☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Go to Their Souls
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-go-to-their
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By Allan John (What Is Stoicism?)4.8
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This episode explores how much of our distress comes not from events themselves, but from the interpretations we layer on top of them.
Marcus Aurelius reminds us that opinions are optional, while Epictetus shows how easily appearances can mislead us.
By sticking closer to the facts and examining our impressions carefully, we reduce unnecessary mental noise.
👇 👇 👇
📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT
Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:
☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Go to Their Souls
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-go-to-their
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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