A reader’s reflections

It is much better to die of hunger unhindered by grief and fear than to live affluently beset with worry, dread, suspicion and unchecked desire. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. In response to last week’s lesson (Getting or Giving) I received an email from a reader in Australia. The letter was beautifully written and illustrated first hand the point of the lesson. I felt it was so valuable I wanted to share it with you. (Editor’s note — the words have not been changed to reflect the American spelling.) I’ve not long been on your mailing list, but I have …
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