The Daily Stoic Notice The Reminders | Always Ask Yourself This Question
Aug 16, 2021
Reflect on your everyday actions and their deeper meanings. Embrace the reality of mortality to live with intention and purpose. Explore how memento mori can reshape your priorities and enhance your appreciation for life. Evaluate the necessity of your commitments to focus on what truly matters. Each moment—like a haircut or a worn-out shoe—serves as a reminder to engage meaningfully with your existence.
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Notice Reminders of Mortality
- Notice everyday reminders of mortality like haircuts, worn-out clothes, and aging appliances.
- Reflect on these symbols of passing time and embrace the present moment.
Question Necessity
- Regularly ask yourself: "Is this necessary?"
- Eliminate unnecessary actions, possessions, and conflicts to find tranquility and purpose.
Less But Better
- Doing less but doing it well brings greater peace of mind than busying oneself with little.
- Eliminate unnecessary thoughts to prevent unnecessary actions.
