Today's Stoic Thought
“The news allows you to dedicate massive amounts of energy and attention to things you probably cannot impact while the things you can impact go unaddressed. ”@TheStoicEmperor
In modern life, we can easily get consumed by constantly checking the news and social media, devoting hours to global events that we have no control over. Instead, we could focus that energy on personal growth, such as improving our relationships with loved ones or advancing in our careers. For example, instead of spending hours scrolling through news feeds, we could dedicate that time to learning a new skill that could enhance our professional development.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
The verse encourages us to focus our thoughts on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. By choosing to concentrate on things within our control and that bring positivity and growth, we can lead a more fulfilling life. This aligns with the Stoic pillar of Wisdom, as it involves making intentional choices about where to direct our energy and attention.
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