230423 What I learned in my studies this morning 3

It's like somewhere gray

With raindrops falling out of

The sky. 

Thoughts:

Ways to handle negative feelings and events..... 

Avoid assenting to initial impressions. "You are just a phantasm and not at all what you claim to be." Consider, decide, act.

Take the long view. "Will I still care about this in a year? Ten? Twenty?" How impactful is this, really? 

Take the wide view. "How does this fit into the big picture? Is it important in the grand scheme of things?" What is the reach of this thing? 

What would [person I respect] do in this situation? "What would Marcus Aurelius do if he faced this situation? What would Socrates do?" Can I follow their advice? 

What would I tell someone else who asked for my advice about it? If this were my child or my spouse or my friend facing this challenge? Can I follow my own advice?

Today's Meditation:

Today's Meditation II:

Today's Meditation III: