There is not a day when I question my poor focus. While I like to think that I am a disciplined person, when it comes
Category: Syncretic Stoicism
What owns me that I think I own? My car owns me. My house owns me. My silly possessions own me My clothes own me.
I have found grace and peace in working with alcoholics and addicts in rehabilitation centers and jails, trying to guide them on the path to
What is better than virtue? Pleasures of the flesh give me momentary ecstasy. I can use substances to change the chemical reactions in my brain
I am assuming that I am doing the right thing by tirelessly working. I am assuming that I am special still, instead of asking myself
I can find steadiness in the flow of my morning routine. Prayer, mediation, reading, and exercise help ground me for the tasks I will face
It is my duty when I am faced with adversity to remain calm and rational. I shall remember that many things are not in my
A friendship will fail without my active participation. I have circles to my personal relationships: Blood family, those I love who are not family, friends,
I need to be constantly on the lookout for the destructive nature of complacency. It is easy to get comfortable and in a good rut
Deep Work is a concept that I am attracted to. Cal Newport elaborates his thoughts behind it in his book Deep Work. I need to
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