Daily Stoic Update

I’ve stopped posting the daily stoic on my website. I am still doing them but it’s all in hand written form. I’ve enjoyed that process much more than coming here to post. It has helped to post them here. I remember getting feedback very early on that me doing it helped others pick it back up or start the Daily Stoic. That motivated me for a while. It’s a powerful tool for dealing with life’s struggles and improving ones life so I encourage those to still do it. The stoic I just read was about how we control are own thoughts and decisions. I like being inspirational to people but it’s still on them to do something with it and keep doing it.

When I take notes at work they’re hand written. I was doing this prior to the pandemic and its since been tested after the pandemic because I have my computer in front of me. It’s convenient. Handwriting is a skill that is going by the wayside and that’s unfortunate because it provides some benefits. It’s relaxing, it improves memory, and it gets us away from electronic devices that have invaded our lives. I want to use the Daily Stoic now as an opportunity to do a handwriting exercise everyday. This will also force me to come up with blog topics for the blog. I’d like to get back into blogging but I’ve yet to really commit to it. Some of that is having topics other is knowing what I want to do. Stoicism will help with that. Though I plan to blog about other topics.

Blogging about stoicism these past few years has been a great exercise. Like anything I think it’s time to evolve.

Daily Stoic(s)

I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Friday - Protect The Flame

I think this is talking about taking care of ones self and mindset. Studying stoicism. Learning and growing. Progressing towards being a better person. It’s hard work and requires lots and lots of patience. Also forgiveness. That’s something I have to remember or otherwise I’ll snuff my flame out with negativity.

Yesterday - No One Said It’s Easy

I’m realizing this at work. I need to keep doing what I’m doing and how I’ve gone about doing it because I’ve had a lot of success. It’s when I bring in negativity or complaining when I don’t get the things I want that it hurts myself and the people around me. Instead I have to keep a positive attitude, especially in the tough times and realize that things will work itself out.

Today - Rise and Shine

This is something I’ve worked on. Getting up early verse sleeping in. Kids help with this as I no longer can sleep past 8 am. Regardless of when I went to bed. That means going to bed at 2 a.m. means I’m getting only six hours of sleep (if I’m lucky). It’s hard work to shift from being a self-professed night owl to an early riser but something I enjoy more.

Turn Have To Into Get To

I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Flipping the script on perspective is important. Getting to do things is powerful and empowering. I’m trying to do that more at work. Instead of railing against a system, trying to find a way to do something important.

On Duty And Circumstance

I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

I’ve felt like I can do my duty well. I often feel like I fail doing it though. I give in to impulses and pleasures more than I should. It feels like it’s harder when I do my duty more and more. I feel worn down and then give in. It’s a constant struggle and maybe that’s the point.

Do Your Job

I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Be good. I think I’m starting to realize that I’ve over thought stoicism. I tend to think a lot and that tends to make me put a lot of pressure on myself and hold myself to a high standard. Instead I need to go with the flow a bit more. Be aware of what I’m doing and make good decisions. That’s not always easy.