Epictetus

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> The soul is like a bowl of water, and our impressions are like the ray of light falling upon the water. When the water is troubled, it appears that the light itself is moved too, but it isn’t. So, when a person loses their composure it isn’t their skills and virtues that are troubled, but the spirit in which they exist, and when that spirit calms down so do those things. —[[Epictetus]], DISCOURSES, 3.3.20–22

> Keep in mind that it isn’t the one who has it in for you and takes a swipe that harms you, but rather the harm comes from your own belief about the abuse. So when someone arouses your anger, know that it’s really your own opinion fueling it. Instead, make it your first response not to be carried away by such impressions, for with time and distance self-mastery is more easily achieved. —[[Epictetus]], ENCHIRIDION, 20

> It’s not things that upset us but our judgements about things #resonate, [[Epictetus]]

> You are not just an impression and not at all the things you claim to represent, [[Epictetus]]

> When children stick their hand down a narrow goody jar they can’t get their full fist out and start crying. Drop a few treats and you will get it out! Curb your desire—don’t set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need.—[[Epictetus]], DISCOURSES, 3.9.22

> “Remember to conduct yourself in life as if at a banquet. As something being passed around comes to you, reach out your hand and take a moderate helping. Does it pass you by? Don’t stop it. It hasn’t yet come? Don’t burn in desire for it, but wait until it arrives in front of you. Act this way with children, a spouse, toward position, with wealth—one day it will make you worthy of a banquet with the gods.” —[[Epictetus]], ENCHIRIDION, 15 #dailyStoic

> “Remember that it’s not only the desire for wealth and position that debases and subjugates us, but also the desire for peace, leisure, travel, and learning. It doesn’t matter what the external thing is, the value we place on it subjugates us to another … where our heart is set, there our impediment lies.” —[[Epictetus]], DISCOURSES, 4.4.1–2; 15

> “This is the true athlete—the person in rigorous training against false impressions. Remain firm, you who suffer, don’t be kidnapped by your impressions! The struggle is great, the task divine—to gain mastery, freedom, happiness, and tranquility.” —[[Epictetus]], DISCOURSES, 2.18.27–28 #dailyStoic

Masterclass on stress management for all the staff with guest speaker, [[Epictetus]]

> An important place to begin in philosophy is this: a clear perception of one’s own ruling principle. —[[Epictetus]], DISCOURSES, 1.26.15

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