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Living Rightly: What Socrates and Tolkien Teach Us About the Good Life

What does it mean to live rightly in a world that rewards convenience over conviction? In this episode of Optimistic Beacon, Ray explores how Socrates and J.R.R. Tolkien illuminate the moral life—where integrity, courage, and compassion form the true path to happiness. Discover why the good life isn’t about comfort or wealth, but about living with character and peace of conscience.

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