210820 What I learned in my studies this morning

Practicing inner 

Silence in café, a test 

Of concentration.... 

Ba dum ba dum dum

Warbling melodies [enchant/distract]

Philosophe training. 

Daily Stoic:

Antagonizing people is almost never the right approach. As the adage goes, "If I'm wrong, don't belittle me. Educate me." 

How often do I let my emotions get the best of me? Forcing me into awkward, ineffectual, or even dangerous situations?  More often than I like to think, much less admit. 

How often have I gone out of my way to seem different, to conspicuously dress / speak / act in ways incompatible with being a social animal? Well, not as much as in my youth, but I may still tweak someone or do something unexpected on occasion just to see the reaction. 

If I can better follow Marcus' advice, and concern myself with my internal states rather than adjusting my outward state to somehow alienate others, I'll find, among other things, that my life is more peaceful. This will allow me to pursue my goals much more easily and live more happily among my community. 

Today's Meditation: