LIVING WITH TEMPERANCE A Practical Guide To Balance, Moderation And Inner Peace (A Life of Balance: The Four Cardinal Virtues in Daily Practice) - Softcover

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How do we stay balanced in a world of constant noise, endless options, and ever-growing demands?

Living with Temperance: A Practical Guide to Balance, Moderation, and Inner Peace is an invitation to step back, breathe deeply, and rediscover the calm centre within. More than an old-fashioned virtue, temperance is a timeless skill — one that frees us from excess, sharpens our clarity, and restores harmony to our daily lives.

Drawing on the wisdom of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Seneca, Epictetus and Aurelius, this book blends ancient philosophy with modern life. From making healthier choices in how we eat, work, and rest, to navigating the deeper tensions between desire and reason, you’ll learn how to create a life that is not only balanced, but deeply satisfying.

In the book you’ll encounter the unique “Desire vs Reason — Allegory of Balance” visual, inspired by Plato’s Tripartite Soul, offering a fresh way to reflect on how unmoderated appetites ripple through both personal well-being and society as a whole.

• Recognise and release habits that drain your energy
• Create rhythms of rest and work that sustain you
• Nurture relationships with patience and presence
• Align your choices with your values — every day

Whether you’re seeking peace in the middle of chaos, or a way to live with more intention and less regret, Living with Temperance offers a warm, steady voice to guide you toward balance — not as perfection, but as a way of being.

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