Double whammie today: “How appropriate that the gods put under our control only the most powerful ability that governs all the rest—the ability to make the right use of external appearances—and that they didn’t put[…]
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Month: September 2019
Go to Work as a Human Being
A classic Marcus quote: “At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: ‘I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if[…]
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Review of Indulgence
The Good (What have I done right?) Comforted my partner when they needed it Completed important tasks during lunch time Practiced self-talk and took steps to grow in my personal effectiveness Took time off to[…]
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Growth > Leisure
“Leisure without study is death—a tomb for the living person.” Seneca, Moral Letters, 82.4 A fun evening with friends. A couple of hours playing games. Reading a book purely for enjoyment rather than to learn[…]
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You Must Tame Your Temper
“Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on—it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to[…]
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Put Your Mask On Before Helping Others With Theirs
The Good (What have I done right?) Idle time was a minimum Took time for reflection and introspection Did the things which bring me happiness Avoided overindulgence The Bad (What I have I done wrong?)[…]
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It Could Happen to You
“Being unexpected adds to the weight of a disaster, and being a surprise has never failed to increase a person’s pain. For that reason, nothing should ever be unexpected by us. Our minds should be[…]
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Maintain Control
When forced, as it seems, by circumstances into utter confusion, get a hold of yourself quickly. Don’t be locked out of the rhythm any longer than necessary. You’ll be able to keep the beat if[…]
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Self-Kindness is Difficult
The Good (What have I done right?) … Doesn’t feel like much today. The Bad (What I have I done wrong?) Indulgence. Again. Distractions. Again. The Left Undone (What should I do next time?) Distractions[…]
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Don’t Worry About Them, Worry About Yourself
“The tranquility that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.18 This is very hard sometimes. It’s very easy to try to please[…]
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