Welcome back to Navigate the Day! Today’s episode is all about the power of our own judgments and how they can cause disturbance in our lives.
We start off with a quote from Epictetus, a famous Stoic philosopher, who reminds us that it's not external events that upset us, but rather our own interpretations of those events. This is a crucial concept in Stoic philosophy because it suggests that we have control over our reactions to events, even if we can't control the events themselves.
Moving on to our journal prompt, we are asked to reflect on how our judgments cause us anguish. As I delve into this prompt, I realize that some of my judgments are hard to let go of, even though I know they are unhelpful. For instance, I tend to believe that life is unfair, which can lead to a negative outlook on life and a lack of motivation to improve my circumstances.
Upon further reflection, I realize that my thoughts and beliefs are influenced by my past experiences, which can make it difficult to let go of negative judgments. However, I am determined to change this pattern of thinking and approach life with a more open mind.
One hundred days into this journaling practice, I am beginning to realize that my judgments may be based on biases or inaccurate assumptions. In order to grow and improve, I need to stop judging myself so harshly and take more action.
By dispelling my unnecessary judgments, I can remove the clutter from my mind and navigate my days more eagerly towards my goals. So let's take a step back and reflect on our own judgments, and see how we can improve our outlook on life by changing our interpretations of events.
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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