Wealth and Freedom Are Free

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Welcome back to Navigate the Day, where we explore ways to improve ourselves and lead a more fulfilling life. Today's episode is all about wealth and freedom, and how we can achieve them by controlling our desires.

Epictetus, a philosopher from ancient Greece, believed that true freedom is not about satisfying all our desires, but about removing them. By doing so, we become less attached to material possessions and external factors, and more in tune with our inner strength and personal power.

As I reflect on my own life, I realize how much my desires have controlled me in the past. I have always sought greener pastures and craved for more, thinking that it would make me happier and more fulfilled. But I was wrong. The more I chased after my desires, the more I felt trapped and limited by them.

It wasn't until I started to eliminate some of these desires that I began to feel truly free. By cutting out alcohol and the lifestyle that came with it, I freed myself from my self-inflicted shackles and became more present in my life. I stopped seeking the approval of others and started seeking my own approval, which brought me a deeper sense of happiness and fulfillment.

But even now, I realize that I am still susceptible to the lure of material possessions and the desire for more. I know that true wealth and freedom come from appreciating what I already have and being content with it. By focusing on my long-term goals and practicing self-discipline, I can cultivate a sense of inner strength and personal power that will enable me to control my desires and achieve true freedom.

So, let us all ask ourselves this journal prompt: Would I feel wealthier if I decreased my wants? By reflecting on our desires and taking steps to control them, we can all lead a more fulfilling and free life. Remember, wealth and freedom are not things that we can buy or attain through external means. They are free, and they reside within us. We just need to learn how to tap into them.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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