When More Becomes Too Much
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The episode discusses how the pursuit of novelty and overextension can disturb mental peace, referencing insights from Cicero and Seneca.
This episode looks at how the chase for novelty and the habit of overextension both unsettle the mind. Cicero reminds us that possessions and technologies are not good in themselves—their value depends on how we use them. Seneca adds that taking on too much leaves us primed for frustration and anger. 👇 👇 👇 📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack: ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: When Emotion Clouds Judgment https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-when-emotion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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