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We all want to be loved and admired by others. But in these times of social media, narcissism, boasting and showing-off, it begins to seem like an addiction. In this video, we read some of the teachings of Epictetus, ancient Greek philosopher, who suggests a more healthy way to be appreciated and admired. Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion. In my perfect world, everybody is living their highest vision where they are doing, being, and having everything they want. Mine is “Inspiring and empowering people to live their highest potential in a context of love and joy.” If you need help in finding yours, simply go to my online course: https://www.alkistis.net/onlinecourse.html
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Whether you are into health, wellness or fitness as a professional or for just for fun, you will need to eat right. This week, I got together with Katy Taveira nutrition specialist to remind us of some tips that we need to keep in mind.
Some of you may be inspired to join the annual Halfmarathon, here in Greece, birthplace of the original marathon !
You will find Katy at www.myathlete.gr
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From Greece, this is Alkistis bringing you "Wisdom, Wellness & Wonder"
Our purpose today is to highlight the practice for our “inner philosopher,” a philosophical mind, which like Socrates, is devoted to self-examination for the purpose of discovering a form of life that makes life worth living. In order to be truly fulfilled (Eudaimonia), we need to dispel any lies that we are living with. This is the traditional contrast between 'mythos' and 'logos'. Greek philosophers created the basis of the emergence of rational inquiry in the ancient world.
We must look at the 'myths' and lies that we are living with; our self-sabotaging beliefs. This 'mythos' is the unexamined life, a life in which only a semblance of freedom from constraint can be attained, since true freedom requires self-knowledge. Here and now, let's take the decision to upgrade our thoughts (our mental software). We need to become vigilant of the toxic lies that we tell ourself. We can practice every moment of every day, if we want to gain our true Freedom. This practice is known as 'The Work', or in Greek 'Askesis' (ie 'Practice'), as in the word "Ascetic". In order to achieve this we need to become more 'Mindful', in Greek, the word is 'Prosoche'. This is the best way to help us to assimilate the insights of the Greeks, insights such as that we all have a natural desire to gain knowledge of ourselves and our world and that the knowledge we desire primarily concerns questions about ourselves and our world the answers to which will show us how to live well.
The greatest victory in life is to conquer yourself. Since the beginning of time, Greek Philosophers like Socrates & Plato have emphasized on the importance of Self Leadership. These philosophers have provided the world a structured way of going through life and stressed on achieving fulfillment & thriving in life. Watch and SHARE this video!
Thank you for watching! This is Alkistis, Bringing you Wisdom, Wellness & Wonder From Greece. PS. If you would like to invite me to speak to your group about SELF-LEADERSHIP, do not hesitate to contact me. For more details click here: https://www.alkistis.net/leadership-training.html 
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