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Seven ways to use Stoic Philosophy to improve your health and happiness.

A few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts of one of my favorite books of late,

a guide to the Good Life, the ancient art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine.

I appreciated the comments from folks who connected with the central message,

how to cultivate a life with the most peace and contentment possible.

The Stoics were fans of living life mindfully and deliberately.

When we're honest, it's easy to see how easy and common it is to spend life

by accident. Getting through the day turns into getting through the years, turns to life gone by.

What will we be thinking at that stage? Better, the Stoics advised, to be clear about your intentions,

thoughtful in your choices, thoughtful in your choices,

simple in your desires, and content in your days.

Here's how I translate that to primal practice.

First, let me say that this isn't to abandon the primal model.

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