An Unassuming StoicPrepare 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
An Unassuming StoicIt 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
An Unassuming StoicUsing 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
An Unassuming StoicRegulating, 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
An Unassuming StoicTo 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
An Unassuming StoicStoicism 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
An Unassuming StoicStoicism 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
An Unassuming StoicHow 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
An Unassuming StoicChoosing 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
An Unassuming StoicPracticing 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
