unsolicited advice on health, happiness and how to not be a dummy with finances
“The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”- Marcus Aurelius Meditations Book 5.20
Despite Satan’s best effort the year of our Lord 2020 is officially over. As we go into the new year I’m thinking of one of my favorite teachings of Stoicism— the obstacle is the way. Continue reading “The Obstacle is the Way- Happy New Year!”
I recently went on the personal vision quest where I went a month without alcohol. It was less fun than you might imagine. But, having that month in the rear-view has made me reflect fondly on the lessons it taught me. The most important lesson being not to commit to being sober for a month when you’re three drinks into the night.
Now that I’m allowed to drink again I think the month of sobriety was good stoicism training. The whole thing got me thinking: What else makes me happy that I can cut out for a month at a time? Continue reading “A Month Without- Finding Happiness by Being Miserable”
Stoicism is a cool concept, and word in general. Stoicism. Just say it. It really is fun. Not only is it a fun word to say, stoicism is an important character trait to develop. Stoicism is defined as “The endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.” Yippee! It’s a great tool to help you become tougher and more content, which ultimately leads you to being happier. Continue reading “The Power of Stoicism- Standing in The Cold”
