This episode explores the ancient instruction to “know thyself” as the foundation of a philosophical life. Julian, Pigliucci, and Epictetus show that self-knowledge helps us decide what kind of person we want to be—and what must be protected when circumstances become difficult. And Socrates offers the clearest example: his preparation for adversity was simply a lifetime spent safeguarding what was truly up to him.
If you’d like to continue the practice, this Micro Morning Meditation will be helpful:
☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: This is The Main Point of Philosophy
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-this-is-6fe
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