The Art of Detachment (From Sadness and Happiness Alike)

What you, me, and the ancient Stoics have in common

Photo by Максим Степаненко on Unsplash

In January, I visited my hometown after a decade.

The first thought that struck me was how much the city had changed.

All the tiny lanes I’d known as a young girl are now paved streets with dividers and traffic lights. The houses…