Epictetus was one of the greatest thinkers in history, but he started his life as a slave. Even though he was treated cruelly and kept in chains, he didn't let bitterness take over. Instead, he discovered a powerful truth: his body was trapped, but his mind was free.
He taught that the bad things happening to us aren't what cause us pain. Instead, it is how we think about those things that makes us suffer.
Epictetus believed everything falls into one of two groups:
Things you can control: your own thoughts, your actions, and how you react to others.
Things you cannot control: other people’s opinions, the weather, or what happened in the past.
For example, if a rainstorm ruins your outdoor plans, that is just nature. Being angry about it is a choice you make. Or, if someone says something mean, those are just words. Feeling hurt is a decision your mind makes.
What is True Freedom?
Being "free" isn't about your situation; it’s about your mindset. When you stop worrying about things you can't change, you gain total power over the things you can.
The things that hold us back aren't made of metal chains—they are made of our own struggle to accept reality.
ThetaHealing® is a modality that assists in better tuning into your own feelings, thougths and beliefs. Its technique is understandable and comprehensible to all who resonate with this modality.
Follow your heart's direction, following your path.
