Sleepy Facts About Epictetus in Nicopolis

Sleep stories and sounds made to help you drift off — start your free 7-day Dozely trial: https://dozely.net/?a=shad&c=sleeples... Tonight is a slow drift through the life of Epictetus, the philosopher who turned his time as an enslaved person into the ultimate lesson on human freedom. We explore how he found a kind of liberty that no master could ever touch, using nothing but the discipline of his own mind. These reflections on control and character are meant to guide your thoughts into a restful state of clarity. You will hear how he lived in Nicopolis, teaching the simple truth that your perspective is the only thing truly yours. Settle in, let your breathing slow, and allow these Stoic lessons to help you find your peace tonight. Music by Liborio Conti Try Dozely, my ad-free sleep app — join the early-access waitlist: https://dozely.146-0-74-160.sslip.io/... 0:00 Settling In 0:30 Philosophy and teachers 9:47 Life in Nicopolis 51:36 Ancient city ruins 56:53 Freedom from slavery 58:14 The Stoic Handbook 59:32 Enduring historical legacy 1:03:24 Drifting Off