The Good, The Bad, The Indifferent - Stoics & Epictetus
5Epictetus stated, "Of all the things that are, some are good, others bad, and yet others indifferent. The good are virtues and all that share in them; the bad are the vices and all that indulge them; the indifferent lie in between virtue and vice and include wealth, health, life, death, pleasure, and pain."
Imagine the influence you would have in your life and relationships if all the things that bother other people—their weight, their financial situation, their remaining life expectancy, and how they will pass away, didn't matter as much. What if you were level-headed, calm, and objective where others were upset, envious, enthusiastic, possessive, or greedy? Can you picture that? Think about the effects it would have on your friendships, romantic connections, or relationships at work.
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