Stoic Quotes
Photo by Nicole Queiroz 3 "Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves." Epictetus Have you ever noticed how we occasionally treat happiness as if it were concealed in the next pizza slice, the next Amazon package, or the next promotion? ๐ (All right, pizza might get a pass.) However, Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher, drops a truth bomb that is still powerful today: * "Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves." At first sight, this seems like one of those clever phrases that you nod at before quickly ignoring it and scrolling your social media notifications. ๐ But bear with me—this concept is revolutionary. The Treasure Hunt We’re Doing Wrong The majority of us are constantly searching for "the good life." We pursue anything shiny, including money, status, likes, and approval. The surprise is that Epictetus claims we are s...