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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 4 MIN

Controlling What You Can Gives You Wings

from The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

In this episode, we explore the timeless Stoic lesson that true freedom lies in accepting what we can’t control—echoed powerfully in the life and art of Frida Kahlo.Drawing parallels between Epictetus’s teachings and Kahlo’s indomitable spirit, we see how even when life confines our bodies, our will can still soar.👇 👇 👇📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: The Quiet Wisdom Of Animalshttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-the-quiet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the timeless Stoic lesson that true freedom lies in accepting what we can’t control—echoed powerfully in the life and art of Frida Kahlo.Drawing parallels between Epictetus’s teachings and Kahlo’s indomitable spirit, we see how even when life confines our bodies, our will can still soar.👇 👇 👇📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: The Quiet Wisdom Of Animalshttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-the-quiet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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