Prepare for anything, even setbacksI was looking forward to a brand new challenge today that I prepared as best I can for, only to find out that it was cancelled just…Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023
It began with BuddhismIt’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted as I just wanted to enjoy being in the moment, especially when spending time with someone…Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023
Using Stoicism to beat my anxietyFor my day job, I work on water quality issues and volunteer coordination. Currently, I’m gearing up for our largest annual day of service…Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023
Regulating, not suppressing, my emotions as a StoicI am far from being the perfect Stoic (not sure if one exists). After all, I am very human with very human emotions. Touching on this a…Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
To feel peace, lean into the negative: Premeditatio MalorumI had a couple of days that jarred me last week regarding my health. I had a very real sense that something more serious is going on. No…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Stoicism during a week of ills: Part 2After all I said in Part 1, I’m going to be honest and say that I fell off my practice quite a bit today. It’s day 1 back at work and…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
Stoicism during a week of ills: Part 1Over what was supposed to be my holiday break and time I wanted to spend with my partner, I tested positive for COVID-19. Rewind that a…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
How I got into StoicismI hope y’all are having a great start to the new year. For 2023, I intend to dive more into Stoicism. How did I get into Stoicism in the…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
Choosing not to be harmed“Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” — Marcus Aurelius. Note to self: Also…Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
Practicing IndifferenceSometimes I struggle to realize my worth and that stems from growing up being dependent on other people’s opinions. It’s especially if I…Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
