Read my Diary (Nov 18-19, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
On Practicing Stoicism & Doing Good No Matter What
November 18, 2022
Prompt: Am I practicing good Stoic thoughts?
Morning Reflection
Yes, although sometimes I fail terribly. I talk more than I'm supposed to, bubble unrefined thoughts or I desire things outside of my control, which isn't cool1. I want to be free to have power over myself, see things clearly without being blinded by passion, help wherever I can, and do my duty with utmost dedication – I want to know my stuff. I control my thoughts, emotions, and opinions about events. I won't sway from my path unless the alternative helps me become a better person or do my duty well.
Evening Reflection
I still have to stop complaining to myself and just suck it up like the man, nay, the soldier that I am, and trust the fact that there's something more powerful and immortal in me than what compels me to dance like a puppet, making me angry on one occasion, then happy or sad on the other. That's not the kind of life I want. I want the pressure to make me better. And I want peace, not dissipation of consciousness, on the account of trivial matters.
November 19, 2022
Prompt: Will I accept the situation and still fight to do and be good?
Yes. Nothing can stop me from acting with dignity and fueling the habit that propels me to become a better person. I don't want to be trapped in a circle of useless rumination. Hence, only action can save me – action with acceptance. This ability gives me the most chances for progress and eventually winning. I won't complain about the load of work on my shoulders2. Instead, I'll accept the burden as a prescription from the gods, as a trainer to the gymnast, to become the best Olympian. All is good.
November 18, 2023
Prompt: Am I practicing good Stoic thoughts?
Yes, I am. It's by thinking stress is good for me that I rise above it and use it to enhance my strength. I'm also making progress with Amor Fati because all is burning up around me, and yet I still have the strength of mind to continue, to make moves, because all is good. I have the capacity to detach and endure a lot. It's all in the mind and I can use it to enhance my position in life. It all depends on my perspective because nothing imposes itself on me, I'm the one who judges whether something is good or bad.
November 19, 2023
Prompt: Will I accept the situation and still fight to do and be good?
Morning Reflection
Yes, right now I have no other choice but to execute my strategic moves within a very short timeline because much depends on me to bring to fruition and to be in a position to take care of the people I love3. I know it'll take time and a lot of energy from me, but as long as I'm doing good, then I'll be good. Even though I'm grieving, I still have to do my job, lose myself in the project I have and throw back my punches because I don't have a choice but to fight, lest the gravity crushes me.
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