211014 What I learned in my studies today

Meditation's meant

To smooth the waves in my mind.
Now to stop paddling.

Daily Stoic:

Life's usually easier when I try a direct approach before something bothers me. That's a lesson I need to use more often with my kids.

As with many people's families, mine can push my buttons with ease. They know just where to poke me to get my ire up. (They don't usually do it on purpose, of course, but, through long association, I emotionally anticipate their behavior and cause myself unnecessary annoyance.)

If only I had the forethought to anticipate this reaction and prepared myself to more successfully weather such vexations.

Hey, wait a minute. I have a thought . . . .

Time to be better.

Today's Meditation: