Philosophyspeaking topic
The Stoic divide between what is up to us and what is not, and where inner peace really comes from.
— Epictetus, Enchiridion
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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