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Reduce Wants, Increase Happiness

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Welcome back to Navigate the Day, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth! Today, we draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Epictetus as we explore the profound concept of reducing wants to increase happiness.
Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher, likens life to a banquet, where we must approach opportunities and challenges with moderation and acceptance. He reminds us to refrain from excessive attachment or craving for what we desire, and to patiently await what is meant to come our way. By embodying this mindset of moderation and acceptance, we cultivate virtues such as contentment, resilience, and humility, leading to a fulfilling and spiritually elevated life.
In this episode, I share my reflections on my own journey of dissatisfaction and longing, particularly in the aftermath of a painful breakup and career struggles. I candidly admit to the mistakes I've made in prioritizing material desires over deeper values, leading to a cycle of discontent and regret.
Through introspection and self-awareness, I recognize the detrimental effects of excessive attachment and greed on my well-being and relationships. I acknowledge the role my insecurities and fears played in pushing away those I cared about, including my former partner.
As I reflect on Epictetus's teachings, I realize the importance of shifting my perspective and embracing gratitude for the present moment. By reducing my attachment to external desires and focusing on what truly brings me joy, I can cultivate a sense of contentment and fulfillment in life.
Join me on this transformative journey as we learn to let go of excessive wants and embrace the abundance of the present moment. Together, let's cultivate a mindset of moderation, acceptance, and gratitude, leading to a life worthy of a banquet with the gods.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!
Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

Please if you enjoy this content checkout Ryan's work

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Контент предоставлен Navigate The Day. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Navigate The Day или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

Say Hello

Welcome back to Navigate the Day, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth! Today, we draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Epictetus as we explore the profound concept of reducing wants to increase happiness.
Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher, likens life to a banquet, where we must approach opportunities and challenges with moderation and acceptance. He reminds us to refrain from excessive attachment or craving for what we desire, and to patiently await what is meant to come our way. By embodying this mindset of moderation and acceptance, we cultivate virtues such as contentment, resilience, and humility, leading to a fulfilling and spiritually elevated life.
In this episode, I share my reflections on my own journey of dissatisfaction and longing, particularly in the aftermath of a painful breakup and career struggles. I candidly admit to the mistakes I've made in prioritizing material desires over deeper values, leading to a cycle of discontent and regret.
Through introspection and self-awareness, I recognize the detrimental effects of excessive attachment and greed on my well-being and relationships. I acknowledge the role my insecurities and fears played in pushing away those I cared about, including my former partner.
As I reflect on Epictetus's teachings, I realize the importance of shifting my perspective and embracing gratitude for the present moment. By reducing my attachment to external desires and focusing on what truly brings me joy, I can cultivate a sense of contentment and fulfillment in life.
Join me on this transformative journey as we learn to let go of excessive wants and embrace the abundance of the present moment. Together, let's cultivate a mindset of moderation, acceptance, and gratitude, leading to a life worthy of a banquet with the gods.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!
Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

Please if you enjoy this content checkout Ryan's work

  continue reading

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