What Is Keeping With Your Character

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In this episode of Navigate the Day, we dive into the idea of what is keeping with our character. The quote by Epictetus reminds us of the importance of not blindly accepting societal norms or external influences when it comes to our values and beliefs. Instead, we should focus on what is in harmony with our character.

The journal prompt for this episode asks us to reflect on whether our actions match our character. The speaker admits that they have been following invisible scripts made up in their own inner thoughts, letting their fears and anxieties play too big of a role in their decision-making process. They struggle with honesty in their social interactions and their vanity has become a hindrance to their ability to progress in other areas of life.

Despite these struggles, the speaker wants their actions to be more closely related to their character. They acknowledge that they are unsure of where to start and feel stuck, but also understand the importance of letting go of beliefs formed from society around certain concepts.

Overall, this episode serves as a reminder to focus on what is in keeping with our character, and to not let external influences dictate our values and beliefs. It encourages us to reflect on our actions and whether they align with our true selves, and to take steps towards living in harmony with our character.

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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