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The Source of Goodness

The Source of Goodness

Wednesday Wisdom #182 + Does expectation cause suffering?

Greg
Oct 25, 2023
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Happy Wednesday, wisdom lovers!

Last week, we wrote about Four Simple Daily Stoic Practices

This week: The Source of Goodness

Now, let's get to it 👇


Weekly Reflection

We often make the mistake of expecting goodness to come our way. We wish for good weather, good luck or good fortune. What does that actually do? If the Stoics saw how much energy we spend hoping for things outside of our control to go a certain way, they would be embarrassed. None of that actually matters if we look more closely.

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