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"What can escort us safely on our way? Only one thing: philosophy."

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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: No One's Stopping Us

We can look at things in a more positive way.

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Giving purpose to hard times.

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🕊️ Controlling What You Can Gives You Wings

There's always a way to fly.

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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Always Remember What’s Underneath

Right down to the skeleton.

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Getting used to change.

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What Is Stoicism? 🌷

What Is Stoicism? 🌷

Philosophy to help you (and me): learn from the past, plan for the future, and live in the present. Daily meditations, weekly snippets, monthly letters.

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