220322 What I learned in my studies this morning 2

My mind, it plays tricks. 

Light reflecting off water, 

Nonsense and errors. 

Daily Stoic:

It takes a lot of education to believe some ridiculous shit.  Overly educated people seem to believe strange things as often as those with an utter lack. 

I am no exception. 

There are inaccurate, incompatible, even insane thoughts in my mind. I try to recognize them when they appear and, if I can manage to spot them, I try to rectify my error(s). 

One of the most effective ways for me is to refocus on the basics:

Is this something I control, something I can influence, or something I cannot control? 

Is this in accord with Nature? 

Does this further my goals of pursuing wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance? 

Does this belief cause me to harm anyone? Or restrict their rights? Or encroach upon their freedom? 

Finding the answers to these questions gives me a great basis from which I can evaluate the belief in question. 

Changing my beliefs is another, harder, matter, but this method at least allows me to identify them to begin that process. 

Today's Meditation:

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Today's Meditation III:

Today's Music:

Recomposed: Vivaldi the Four Seasons, Spring 2 by Max Richter