BONUS | This Stoic Idea Will Reset Your Week
Summary
The Daily Stoic discusses how wanting less increases gratitude, echoing Epictetus's teachings on escaping the hedonic treadmill. By embracing moderation and taking only what is needed, one can find freedom and contentment, avoiding the burden of excessive desire. The episode uses vivid metaphors like a banquet and a candy jar to illustrate the importance of the "right amount" in all aspects of life.Episode description
The Stoics knew that wanting less increases gratitude, just as wanting more obliterates it.
"Freedom isn't secured by filling up on your heart's desire but by removing your desire." - Epictetus
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