The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

Fearless Energy in an Uncertain Life

August 26, 2026·8 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This episode reflects on what happens when life interrupts our carefully arranged plans.The Stoic reserve clause—“if nothing prevents me”—helps us plan without pretending the future belongs to us. Shakespeare, Seneca, and Suzuki Shōsan deepen the point by bringing death into view, not as a morbid fixation, but as a reminder that even ordinary days are not guaranteed.👇 👇 👇📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: When Others Judge Youhttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-when-others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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