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In this Earth Day episode, Ryan Holiday reflects on the Stoic concept of sympatheia — the deep, inherent connection between all things and humanity’s place within the larger whole. Modern life, with its constant noise and busyness, pulls us out of alignment with nature. The Stoics believed this awareness shouldn’t be a once-a-year reminder but a daily practice that shapes how we live.
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Ryan Holiday explains the Stoic concept of sympatheia — the belief that we are part of a larger whole and that what affects the world affects us too.
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References
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Ego is the Enemy — Ryan Holiday (2016) — The host’s own work, referenced in the episode.
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Raising Hare — Chloe Dalton — Mentioned in the episode.
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The Comfort Crisis — Michael Easter (2021) — Mentioned in the episode.
Misc
✧Holiday opens by noting the strangeness of needing a designated day to remember we’re part of the planet.
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