If you wish it, you are free; if you wish it, you'll find fault with no one, you'll cast blame on no one, and everything that comes about will do so in accordance with your own will and that of God.
📖 Epictetus
Epictetus, in his work "Discourses, Fragments, Handbook," emphasizes the connection between personal will and freedom. He posits that true freedom comes from within and is a choice made by an individual. When one desires freedom and takes ownership of their choices, they stop blaming others for their circumstances and instead recognize how their will aligns with divine will.
This philosophical perspective encourages individuals to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. By understanding that the events in their lives are a result of their own desires and decisions, they cultivate a sense of empowerment and tranquility. The notion of aligning personal will with a greater cosmic order offers a pathway to a more fulfilling existence.
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