Category: Simplicity & Moderation

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'Very Little Is Needed to Make a Happy Life' — Marcus Aurelius on Filling the Heart Through Subtraction

Marcus Aurelius taught that a happy life needs very little. For anyone worn out by the push for 'more,' this article offers the Stoic practice of filling the heart through subtraction.

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'Set Aside Certain Days to Be Content with the Scantiest Fare — Then Ask Yourself: Is This What I Feared?' — Seneca on How Simple Meals Nourish Body and Soul

Overwhelmed by gourmet culture and food delivery apps? Discover how Seneca's philosophy of simple meals can calm your mind and bring true satisfaction.

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