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

Yesterday - Ready And At Home

Struggle is a constant thing in life. I’ve felt the highs and definitely the lows. I try to learn from the lows. I love the line that we can learn the most from our failures. The stoic says to be prepared for those lows. I’m not sure exactly how you prepare for something like that. I accept that they’re going to happen and I work to make it through the lows and learn from them. Is there anything else I can do?

Today - The Best Retreat Is In Here, Not Out There

Inward focus is a way to reset and recollect the mind. I’ve been trying this lately. I don’t know that I’m doing it right because even after doing it I still feel the pressure. Work has been very stressful recently and I’m working to respond by ingesting massive amount of alcohol. I’m trying to read, do chores, workout, meditate. The pressure is still there. It may just require more practice.