Daily Stoic(s)

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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

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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

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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

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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.

The Obstacle Is The Way

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I’ve started to apply this more and more. When something doesn’t go my way or I need to adjust I see it as an opportunity to do something different than from what I planned. Getting upset about the inconvenience does very little for me.