Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) Day 132: What the Stoics Can Teach Us About Money and Happiness | Dying Every Day
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In this episode of Dying Every Day, we explore the ancient wisdom behind money, prosperity, and the search for a good life. Drawing on Senecaās teaching that 'the proper limit to a personās wealth is first having what is essential, and second, having what is enough,' we examine why chasing more never brings contentmentāand why living according to nature frees us from endless craving.
With insights from Boethius, who reminds us that fortuneās gifts are always temporary, this meditation invites you to rethink your relationship with money, success, and security. Rather than fearing its loss or worshiping its presence, the Stoics show us how to hold prosperity lightly, use it wisely, and root our peace in the one form of wealth no one can steal: our character, our choices, and our inner clarity.
If youāre looking for a deeper, saner way to think about money and happinessāthis meditation is for you.
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