About this Event
This talk explores Epictetus’s Stoic philosophy of inner freedom, focusing on the faculty of choice (proairesis) and the distinction between what is and is not within our control. It highlights the Stoic practice of shifting attention from external events to the quality of our judgments and responses as a foundation for resilience and well-being.
It also considers how habitual thought patterns and emotional reactivity can obscure inner clarity, and how releasing resistance may restore greater balance. Parallels are drawn with other contemplative traditions that describe similar processes of psychological conditioning and release.
Overall, it presents Stoicism as a practical framework for living with greater composure, dignity, and inner freedom amid life’s uncertainties.
Louis Kinley is a yoga practitioner and student of Hellenistic philosophy at the University of Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Science with majors in Philosophy and Mathematics. His academic and personal interests include spirituality, wisdom traditions, and Stoic philosophy. A central influence in his studies and practice is the teachings of Epictetus, particularly his emphasis on inner freedom and the discipline of the will, which continues to inform both his philosophical inquiry and way of life.
ALL WELCOME
Feel free to join us for coffee at a nearby café after the event—we’d love to continue the conversation with you.
Admission by Donation: There is no cost to attend this event, but a suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to assist us in covering our expenses.
Directions: **Please note that although our street address is the Pacific Highway, the entrance is located around the corner in Albany St.**
We are a 4 minute walk from the Crows Nest Metro station, a 7-minute walk from St Leonards station, and close to bus stops on the Pacific Highway.
There is metered parking available on the street and the Hume St parking station is a few streets away.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING EVEN THE MILDEST OF FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. STAY HOME AND GET WELL.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society, 599 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, Australia
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