Stoic Guided Reflection On Desire And Aversion
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Epictetus had clear advice on the two pulls that run most of our lives: what we want and what we are trying to avoid. This is a guided reflection on both.
You will sit with the questions slowly. Is it wise to steer clear of everything outside your control? Where is the line with desire, when does wanting something tip into being owned by it? No rush, just space to consider where you stand.
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