Most people don’t realize that both help and harm come from within ourselves. Instead they look to externals, mesmerized by appearances. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. I was recently working with a client, and one of her stated goals was to acquire a new Mercedes. So I asked the question, … [ Continue Reading ]
Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. What’s the secret to success? That question has been asked millions of times. Yet if you ask 100 different people, you’re likely to get 100 different … [ Continue Reading ]
It is much better to die of hunger unhindered by grief and fear than to live affluently beset with worry, dread, suspicion and unchecked desire. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. In response to last week’s lesson (Getting or Giving) I received an email from a reader in Australia. The letter … [ Continue Reading ]