How To Have A Good Day

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Welcome to Navigate the Day! Today's episode is all about having a good day by finding the good within ourselves. As Epictetus said, "if you want some good, get it from yourself." This means that we have the power to create our own good fortune and happiness through our actions, attitudes, and mindset.

It's easy to fall into the trap of relying on external circumstances or other people for our happiness, but true happiness comes from within. We must cultivate our own inner resources and take responsibility for our own well-being. This idea reflects the Stoic belief that we have the ability to shape our own destiny by living according to reason and virtue.

So, what good can we get from ourselves today? It could be a hopeful outlook, belief in our capabilities, a calm demeanor when faced with stress, and the list goes on. We are responsible for creating good in our lives, and if we don't focus on improvement and living in a wholesome way, we contribute to the negativity and ugliness in the world.

One way to start creating more good in our lives is to give ourselves the benefit of the doubt and assume the best intentions from others. This can help us be more forgiving and understanding, which in turn brings more good into our lives. It's also important to create space for ourselves in the mornings for reflection and to cultivate an inner dialogue that is more supportive and kind to ourselves.

In conclusion, let's remember that we are the ones who have the power to create a good day for ourselves. By focusing on improvement, living in a wholesome way, and assuming the best intentions from others, we can cultivate more happiness, peace, and well-being in our lives. So let's go out there and make it a good day!

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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