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Envy as a Resource | Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca

Do you ever feel a dull ache when faced with someone else's success? We call it envy, and we are ashamed of it. But the Stoics teach us that this emotion does not stem from malice, but from inner confusion: the desire for a life we feel is possible, but are not choosing. Envy, then, is not a moral failing. It is a compass: it points toward a direction we wish to take but, due to fear or inertia, continue to avoid. In this imaginary dialogue, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca analyze envy not as a sin to suppress, but as a signal to decode in order to become less distant from our true selves. For those who wish to dive deeper (recommended reading): Seneca, Moral Letters to Lucilius (specifically the letters on envy, comparison, and the lives of others) Seneca, On the Tranquillity of the Mind (De Tranquillitate Animi) Epictetus, Enchiridion (The Manual) Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Note: This content is a free interpretation inspired by Stoic thought, not an academic lecture. #Stoicism #Envy #SocialComparison #MarcusAurelius #Seneca #Epictetus #PersonalGrowth #Psychology #Jealousy #LifePhilosophy #Philosophy