Stay Worryfree with Epictetus: 79 Questions and Answers from Stoic Philosophy

About the BookAN ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING WAY TO INTEGRATE STOIC PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE.The centuries-old philosophy of the Stoics holds the key to navigating our modern world. With its practices for staying calm under pressure, making ethical decisions and navigating challenges, Stoicism offers a practical framework for cultivating calmness and positivity in a complex world.Slave-turned-philosopher Epictetuss first-hand experience with the hardships of life sets him apart from other Stoics. His teachings focus on inner freedom, attained by recognising what is within our control and accepting what is beyond it. Deeply grounded in an understanding of the lives of ordinary people, his philosophy emphasises self-discipline, rationality, perseverance and the ethical use of free will.Authors Jana Capri and Charan Daz compile a set of seventy-nine questions and prompts that address common life challenges, ranging from everyday emotional struggles to personal growth hurdles. The answers are adapted from Epictetuss Enchiridion and Discourses, and richly bolstered with insightful analysis by the authors. Stay Worry-Free with Epictetus is not an exercise in changing the world, but in the way you look at it.About the AuthorJana Capri lives in Barcelona, Spain, speaks five languages and holds a degree in Translation and Interpretation from Charles University in Prague. She is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and has studied psychological astrology and creative writing. Jana is also a blogger and co-author of several books.She has a strong interest in psychosomatics and personal growth and enjoys reading and writing books that inspire self-improvement and help others feel better about themselves.Charan Daz is a psychologist based in Barcelona, Spain, with over twenty years of experience in psychotherapy, personal growth, educational psychology and organisational psychology. He holds a masters degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as certifications in Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis from the University of Barcelona.Charan is also an author and co-author of several books.He is passionate about Hindu and Greek philosophy, as well as oriental tales and mythology.