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Power and Needs

2019-09-30 FlawedMorning Reflection

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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Review of Indulgence

2019-09-272019-09-27 FlawedEvening Review

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

2019-09-262019-09-26 FlawedMorning Reflection

“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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It Could Happen to You

2019-09-242019-09-24 FlawedMorning Reflection

“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

2019-09-21 FlawedMorning Reflection

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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