{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6164470ddef1ec0012762fbd/68510d9568b0c25e387a9510?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Defending Ourselves Against Our Enemies","description":"<p>In this episode, we look at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>With help from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of reacting impulsively to harm or misfortune, we can learn to respond with integrity, turning adversity into opportunities to build character.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 👇 👇</p><p><br></p><p>📻<strong> FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Check out one of my latest daily <em>Micro Morning Meditations</em> here on Substack:</p><p><br></p><p><em>☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: How To Always Get What You Desire</em></p><p><a href=\"https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-how-to-always\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-how-to-always</a></p>","author_name":"Allan John (What Is Stoicism?)"}