Podcast Episode

You Are Freer Than You Think

The What Is Stoicism? Podcast·Allan John (What Is Stoicism?)·11 September 2026·8 min

About this episode

This episode examines wealth, desire, and the freedom that comes from needing less. Seneca warns that fortune’s gifts often become traps, because external success can deepen dependence rather than satisfy the soul. Anthony de Mello sharpens the same insight: many of our chains are imaginary, formed by false ideas about what we need before we can truly live. If you’d like to continue the practice, you might also find this Micro Morning Meditation helpful: ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: You're Free Alreadyhttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-youre-free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.