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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This is a nighttime episode, designed to be listened to right before you go to sleep. In this episode, you’ll be gently guided through one of the central teachings of Stoic philosophy; understanding what is truly within your control. Inspired by the wisdom of Epictetus, this meditation invites you to release attachment to external events and return your attention inward. Through calm reflection and mindful awareness, you’ll explore the quiet strength that comes from focusing ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a nighttime episode, designed to be listened to right before you go to sleep.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided through one of the central teachings of Stoic philosophy; understanding what is truly within your control. Inspired by the wisdom of Epictetus, this meditation invites you to release attachment to external events and return your attention inward.</p><p>Through calm reflection and mindful awareness, you’ll explore the quiet strength that comes from focusing only on your thoughts, choices, and actions; the things no outside force can take from you.</p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening your practice, this meditation offers a peaceful reminder that clarity, resilience, and tranquility begin within.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and allow yourself to let go of what you cannot control while reconnecting with the wisdom and steadiness that already lives inside you.</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a daytime episode, designed to be listened to in the middle of the day.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided through one of the central teachings of Stoic philosophy; understanding what is truly within your control. Inspired by the wisdom of Epictetus, this meditation invites you to release attachment to external events and return your attention inward.</p><p>Through calm reflection and mindful awareness, you’ll explore the quiet strength that comes from focusing only on your thoughts, choices, and actions; the things no outside force can take from you.</p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening your practice, this meditation offers a peaceful reminder that clarity, resilience, and tranquility begin within.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and allow yourself to let go of what you cannot control while reconnecting with the wisdom and steadiness that already lives inside you.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This episode is meant to dig into how your currently deal with control in different situations. Journal about how things that you normally hang on to, but should perhaps let go. This episode pairs with Episode 6 and Episode 7 which are the guided meditations on this subject. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode is meant to dig into how your currently deal with control in different situations. Journal about how things that you normally hang on to, but should perhaps let go. This episode pairs with Episode 6 and Episode 7 which are the guided meditations on this subject.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This is a nighttime episode, designed to be listened to right before you go to sleep.  In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.  Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self. Take a breath, settl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a nighttime episode, designed to be listened to right before you go to sleep. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. </p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and begin the quiet practice of examining your life with courage, reason, and tranquility.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a nighttime episode, designed to be listened to right before you go to sleep. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. </p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and begin the quiet practice of examining your life with courage, reason, and tranquility.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This is a daytime episode, designed to be listened to in the middle of the day.  In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.  Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self. Take a breath, settle in, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a daytime episode, designed to be listened to in the middle of the day. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. </p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and begin the quiet practice of examining your life with courage, reason, and tranquility.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This is a daytime episode, designed to be listened to in the middle of the day. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll be gently guided into the practice of reflective journaling; a daily ritual embraced by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. </p><p>Whether you are new to Stoicism or deepening an existing practice, this meditation offers a peaceful path inward; where journaling becomes not just writing, but a dialogue with your highest self.</p><p>Take a breath, settle in, and begin the quiet practice of examining your life with courage, reason, and tranquility.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>John Stillman</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Start the practice of daily journaling by journaling about journaling! Contemplate what a journaling routine looks like to you by journaling on all the detail of what your practice will look like. This episode pairs with Episode 3 or Episode 4 which are the guided meditations about journaling. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Start the practice of daily journaling by journaling about journaling! Contemplate what a journaling routine looks like to you by journaling on all the detail of what your practice will look like. This episode pairs with Episode 3 or Episode 4 which are the guided meditations about journaling.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Start the practice of daily journaling by journaling about journaling! Contemplate what a journaling routine looks like to you by journaling on all the detail of what your practice will look like. This episode pairs with Episode 3 or Episode 4 which are the guided meditations about journaling.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This episode gives a description of how the entire podcast works. Make sure to start here before listening to an episode of your choosing. This is not your average podcast, so you need to learn how to utilize it best and how to do it safely. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode gives a description of how the entire podcast works. Make sure to start here before listening to an episode of your choosing.</p><p>This is not your average podcast, so you need to learn how to utilize it best and how to do it safely.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618721/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This episode gives a description of how the entire podcast works. Make sure to start here before listening to an episode of your choosing.</p><p>This is not your average podcast, so you need to learn how to utilize it best and how to do it safely.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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