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Realizing Change and Choice Is Possible

Stoic perspectives on changing the person one is

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Plutarch’s On Frank Criticism Of Others And One’s Own Self

applying the same standards to ourselves when we criticize others

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Epictetus Insights On Taking A Pause With Pleasures

you don’t have to hold back forever, but just a little while can be helpful

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Epictetus Picking Things Up By The Right Handle

a helpful analogy for handling relationships well

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Dealing With Messing Up

Stoicism doesn’t promise you won’t fail. But it can wean you away from unproductive responses

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St. Anselm Of Canterbury On The Virtue Of Humility

a central concept in Anselm’s thought analogized to a seven story mountain

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Epictetus’ Insights About When Someone Gets What You Don’t

when you start feeling envious, think things through

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A Stoic Approach To Grieving

short reflections on the loss of a companion

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Classic Metal Class Session 17 — Parody in Heavy Metal

from Spinal Tap to Steel Panther. . . and beyond

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Reminders From Seneca About Maxims . . . But Also Stoic Quotes

put them in context and make sure they’re real

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