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If you would have these things, remember to ask yourself whether you can do without them.
Epictetus · Enchiridion · paraphrase
What it means today

The test of attachment: can you do without it? If you can, your wanting is real but optional; if you cannot, you are already in its power. Practice lightness on the small things to keep your freedom for the big ones.

Try this todayPick one want today and gently rehearse doing without it.
Today’s questionWhat can I practice doing without, so my freedom grows?
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