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

Sunday - Doing the Right Thing is Enough

Doing the right thing shouldn’t come with recognition or reward. It’s part of doing the right thing and doing my job. This is something I lost last year. I feel I’ve gained a sense of that back. I’m starting to think of that as well when I’m doing chores. Instead of feeling like I need a break, I’m telling myself that I get to do it and have others benefit from a clean house or yard.

Yesterday - Progress of the Soul

Whose soul do I have now? A child, youth, tyrant or wild animal? These are important questions that help us find our purpose in life. It’s something to reflect on and answer honestly for progress.

Today - Don’t Abandon Others…Or Yourself

This stoic comforts me. There’s a saying that you are reflective of the five people you spend the most time with. This can be a bit disconcerting if some of the people you hang out with aren’t in the best place or simply have different goals and accomplishments in mind. Do I try to abandon them or stay with them. It’s suggested that you cut those people out or spend less time with them. If they’re truly toxic than yes. If they have a good heart and redeeming qualities, I don’t see why I can’t still engage with them.

The pandemic has certainly changed our lives and the people we spent the most time with are no longer with us in person. They could be electronically and I wonder if that’s the same or if that’s impacted in some way.