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Grappling with betrayal and loss, Titus seeks solace from the Stoic sage Epictetus. But when Stoic teachings fail to ease his pain, a mysterious philosopher named Magnus enters the scene. Magnus takes his new pupil on a journey that challenges conventiona
Taoists focus on living a simple and balanced life. The ancient Taoist sages rejected societal rules that forced people to live in ways they saw as unnatural. Contrary to the majority, they didn't see the appeal of chasing wealth and status, and cared
A wise Buddhist monk once explained the power of letting go through the act of holding a cup of tea. Holding the cup for a few seconds doesn't take much effort. But after minutes, serious discomfort sets in, which, an hour later, has turned into unbea
'Being offended' has become a common occurrence in a world of increasing censorship, inclusive language-guides and safe-spaces. It's a good thing to strive for more kindness and compassion. But wishing that humanity becomes entirely inoffensiv
The ancient Stoics were deeply concerned with the virtue of equanimity. Equanimity or 'inner peace' is a prerequisite for being a happy and flourishing person according to Stoic philosophy. Therefore, it's no surprise that ancient Stoic texts