The Daily Stoic How To Be Free | Epictetus
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May 5, 2024 Epictetus, the Ancient Greek Stoic philosopher, dives into the essence of freedom and virtue. He elaborates on how true freedom stems from aligning our desires with nature's order, advocating for acceptance as a path to inner harmony. The discussion emphasizes emotional clarity and self-discipline as crucial to experiencing liberty, asserting that we must focus on what we can control. Epictetus also highlights that resilience and internal strength define our dignity, showing that external conditions are irrelevant to our sense of self-worth.
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Desire as it Happens
- Desire things as they happen, accepting the divine arrangement of the universe.
- Learn to align your will with reality, finding freedom in acceptance rather than fighting what you cannot change.
True Freedom
- True freedom comes from education and living in accordance with nature, not social status.
- Only educated individuals possess tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom from errors.
Freedom from Subservience
- Submissiveness and flattery, regardless of motivation, indicate a lack of freedom.
- True freedom is self-determined and not subject to external compulsion or obstruction.
