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Epicurus' Secret to Happiness (And Accessible to All) Epicurus believed in focusing on simple, natural, necessary pleasures rather than vain and excessive ones. “If you want to make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires,” he stated. In other words: by cultivating indifference to all the glitter and glamour that the world has to offer, we’re better off than trying to satisfy our many desires, which are often insatiable.The fewer desires we have, the easier it becomes to be satisfied. If we experience a bottomless pit of desire, however, then satisfaction becomes almost impossible.Check out the full video: https://youtu.be/1d2G7V_Oz5o#indifference #epicurus #happiness Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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