In this episode we discuss Stoic Paradox 2 and 3 from Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes. 1. Virtue is all...
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223: Want to be rich? Become a Sage!
This week we wrap up Cicero's discussion of Stoic Paradoxes 1. All fools are mad 2. Only the...
224: The Enchiridion 1; Our Sacred Sphere of Influence
This week we will begin working through the Enchiridion. On this episode we review Chapter 1 and...
225: Enchiridion 2; Desire and Aversion
Focus your aversions on things that are natural and within your power, let go of desire...
226: The Enchiridion 3: The cup and the child
On this episode we investigate one of the harder concepts to grasp. The idea of keeping our...
228: Be Ready: The Enchiridion #7
In this reading, Epictetus reminds us not to cling to tightly to the people and objects in our...
229: You Can Handle It: The Enchiridion 8, 9 and 10
To be a Stoic we need to constantly train. Each and every moment offers the opportunity for...
231: Cutting the Puppet Strings: The Enchiridion 12 13 14
If we wish to find contentment we must realize that we do not control others, nor should we allow...
233: The Enchridion 15: The Banquet of Life
To find equanimity we should stop trying to chase every desire. Life has a lot to offer, we must...
234: Meditations with Robin Waterfield
Robin Waterfield joins the show this week to discuss his new annotated translation of Marcus...
235: Stoic Wisdom with Nancy Sherman
Dr. Nancy Sherman joins the show to discuss her new book Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern...
Being There: The Enchiridion 16
Epictetus warns us that we need not share the pain of the person next to us to be useful....
On this episode we'll look at the Enchiridion #17. Epictetus tells us to accept the roles that...
240: Internal Guidance: The Enchiridion 21, 22, 23
To be a philosopher we must prioritize our principles, and live up to them regardless of their...
241: Paying the Cost. The Enchiridion 24 and 25
When you catch yourself feeling jealous about the achievements of others, spend a moment to...
242: Whim of Steel: The Enchiridion #29
A philosopher must pick a path, evaluated, then stick to it. We can't make progress if we change...
243: The Enchiridion #30: Relationships
This week Epictetus tells us how to behave towards our fathers, something we might consider this...
244: The Enchiridion 31: Piety with Simon Drew
This week I am honored to be joined by Simon Drew host of the Practical Stoic Podcast...
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246: The Enchiridion 33: Rules to Live By
This week Epictetus gives us a list of over 15 rules to live by.