"Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have"

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece, where he spent the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.

Born: Hierapolis, Türkiye

Died: 135 AD, Nicopolis, Greece

Stoic Philosopher: Epictetus (circa 50-135 AD) was a prominent Stoic philosopher born in Hierapolis, Phrygia (present-day Pamukkale, Turkey). Stoicism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes virtue, rationality, and self-discipline as the path to a tranquil and fulfilling life.

Enslavement and Philosophical Teaching: Epictetus was enslaved during his early life and served as a slave to a wealthy freedman. Despite his circumstances, he gained his freedom and went on to study philosophy under the Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus. Epictetus himself became a renowned Stoic teacher, emphasizing practical philosophy for daily living.

Oral Tradition of Teaching: Unlike many philosophers who wrote extensive works, Epictetus did not write down his teachings. His philosophy was transmitted through the notes and writings of his student Arrian, particularly in the "Discourses" and the "Enchiridion" (a handbook summarizing his teachings).

Focus on Stoic Ethics: Epictetus' teachings primarily focused on ethics and the cultivation of virtue. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between things within our control (our thoughts, actions, and attitudes) and those outside our control (external events). This idea is famously encapsulated in the Stoic dichotomy of control.

Influence on Later Philosophers: Epictetus' teachings had a significant impact on later philosophical thought, particularly during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. His emphasis on personal responsibility, resilience in the face of adversity, and the pursuit of virtue resonated with thinkers such as René Descartes, John Locke, and other proponents of individualism and rationalism.

Use your time wisely and don't waste it on trivial matters. Time is one resource that you can't replace, yet we tend to worry more about saving and protecting a dollar more than we do a wasted minute.

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We should focus on what is in our control rather than what is not.

True wealth is found in contentment, not in material possessions

Given an attempt to control what's inside than outside, it's winning then!

Leaving things vague after giving an honest attempt, makes them clear in the best way when left to the long run!

Your clarification to justify your things is  mandatory once and if it still does not hit the nail on the head, it becomes futile for the rest of the repetitions.

Righteousness of your things is essentially not what others need to always understand, accept or validate  but something that you primarily  be confident of.

It then finds its way, the way that will be free, easy and one without that unnecessary push.

More than making them agree on things you want to,  just walk in your lane.

If it's right, they'll come to yours!

Proving things never prove them right, they just make them  forced. 

Just play like the Creator plays with us…

His silence speaks louder and stronger and so shall yours!

It's never Dark, it's just the absence of light!

More the things are accessible to us, easy for us, furnished for us, the more our inherent capabilities are compromised.

Advancements made by the innovative minds of few have chances to paralyze those of millions.

Our brilliance is turning recessive and our comforts are becoming dominant. 

We are walking with easy access to all the fuels needed  to lead a comfortable life and are ignorant of our minds that are  becoming dormant in this ease.

Don't let the swiftness in your life slow down your minds to think, work, create and generate what it really can.