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                        Photo by  Luan Albarracin “Curb your desire—don’t set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need.”   Epictetus   Less Wanting, More Winning: The Secret to Getting What You Need Is there a moment when you feel like life is playing hard to get? You chase after what you want—whether its money, love, that limited-edition sneaker drop—only to find that the more you want something, the harder it is to get? Well, my friend, it’s time to take a deep breath and embrace an ancient yet powerful wisdom above by Epictetus. Check out this week's Podcast 👇  It sounds counterintuitive, right? You might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t ambition supposed to be a good thing? Shouldn’t I be manifesting my dream life while making vision boards?” Sure, setting goals is great, but the problem arises when we let desire consume us. The More You Chase, The More It Runs Ever tried catching butte...

                            Photo by  Hunter Schroeder “It isn’t the things themselves that disturb people, but the judgements that they form about them.”   Epictetus   The Power of Perspective: How Our Judgments Shape Our Reality Have you ever watched two people react to the same situation in completely different ways? One person gets cut off in traffic and shrugs it off with a simple laugh and says “Guess they’re late for something important!”—while another turns red, honks the car horn aggressively, and spends the next ten minutes ranting about the downfall of civilization. Same event, wildly different experiences. This is exactly what the Stoic philosopher Epictetus meant when he said, “It isn’t the things themselves that disturb people, but the judgments that they form about them.” Translation? It’s not the stuff that happens to us that makes us miserable; it’s what we think about the stuff th...

                                               Photo by E-zara "All Are Born Free, Yet Everywhere in Chains" Jean-Jacques Rousseau     The Struggle for True Freedom The above phrase was taken from a wonderful book I read called Tracking the Gods by author James Hollis, PHd. page 128-129.  It is a rewording of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s famous line from The Social Contract: “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The conflict between society restrictions and individual liberty is encapsulated in this powerful statement. Despite the fact that people are born with inherent freedom, Rousseau maintained that this freedom is constrained by social norms, rules, and expectations. This contradiction still holds true now just as it did in the eighteenth century. Check out this week's Podcast 👇  But what do these “chains” mean in today’s world? Are ...

                            Photo by Franco Garcia    "I am looking for the face I had before the World was made." Zen Parable The Search for the Original Face: A Reflection on a Zen Parable  This simple yet profound statement, attributed to an ancient Zen parable, invites us to explore the deepest questions of identity, self-awareness, and enlightenment. It speaks to the essence of who we are before the conditioning of society, before labels, before the stories we tell ourselves. But what does it truly mean? And how can we apply this wisdom to our daily lives? The Original Face and the Illusion of Identity In Zen Buddhism, the idea of the “original face” is often linked to enlightenment. It often refers to the true Self—the self that exists before we are shaped by society, our vast cultures, experiences, and personal history. This question is famously echoed in a Zen koan: "What was your original face ...

                                 Photo by  İbrahimacikgozart “Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”  Les Brown Own Your Life: No One’s Coming to Save You (And That’s a Good Thing!) We all have those moments where we wish life came with a built-in superhero. Someone to swoop in, solve all our problems, and then just drop us off at our dream destination—preferably with snacks and a lawn chair. But here’s the deal: that superhero? It’s actually you. No cape required. The above quote is basically life’s way of handing you the car keys and saying, “You drive.” It’s a thorough reminder that while other people can support, guide, and cheer us on, ultimately, your success is in your hands. And honestly? That’s pretty darn exciting. Check out this week's Podcast 👇  The Cold, Hard Truth. No One Cares as Much as You Do Let’s be...

                              Photo by  EUNJOON PARK   Why Being Famous Isn’t All That Important (And Why You’re Probably Better Off Without It) Let’s be honest: most of us have, at some point, fantasized about being famous. Maybe you pictured yourself winning an Oscar, an Emmy, performing in a sold-out stadium, or having your name trend on social media (for a good reason, of course). Fame seems like the ultimate golden ticket over bright lights—attention, admiration, and an endless stream of opportunities. But, as glamorous as it looks, being famous isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, you might be better off staying comfortably under the radar. Check out this week's Podcast 👇  Here’s why fame might not be the life upgrade you think it is...                                   Photo by  Ekaterina Belinska...

                        Photo by  olia danilevich “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”  Malcolm X   Malcolm X's quote above conveys a profound message about the transformative power of education and its role in shaping both individual and collective futures. The "passport" metaphor is especially powerful because it implies that education is not only a tool but also a prerequisite for gaining access to opportunities and negotiating the challenges of a changing world. At its core, the statement emphasizes education as a means of achieving both individual and societal advancement. Education provides access to new concepts, abilities, and opportunities, much like a passport allows entry into other nations. It gives people the information and analytical abilities they need to overcome obstacles, adjust to change, and take advantage of opportunities. This l...

                              Photo by  Roberto Nickson   “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”  Epictetus   Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher, provides a profound directive in the above quote. At its core, this statement emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, intention, and disciplined action in achieving one’s desired identity or goals. It invites reflection on one’s values and aspirations before committing to the necessary actions to actualize them                                  Check out this week's Podcast 👇  Self-Awareness as the Starting Point The quote's first line, "First say to yourself what you would be," emphasizes how important it is to be clear when defining one's purpose or ideal self. This entails introspection, in which a person spends t...