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11/23 Minimal Monthly β Accepting What Is
Minimal MonthlyHi Reader, It's crunch time. Even I'm feeling the stress of wanting to get a number of things done before year's end, despite being a solo-flying hermit who doesn't have much holiday stuff to deal with. For some reason I used to imagine life would get easier with age and accrued net worth, but it feels as if everything is becoming more complex as each year passes. Not complaining, just observing. My mother used to say "do what you can" and although she was the antithesis of stoic inner peace, I suspect what she was alluding to was that you can only do your best in the now, so accept that which lies beyond your control. Henry Kissinger, the controversial statesman known for his pragmatic yet ruthless Realpolitik diplomacy, passed away last night at the age of 100. Addressing criticism in one of his last interviews, he remarked on accepting the choices he had made with the knowledge he had at the time. This echoes a core tenet of Stoicism: acceptance. Bit of a cryptic segue, but in essence it highlights the universal struggle of navigating our choices and their consequences. Whether in the grand stage of global politics or the intimate spheres of decluttering our daily lives, maybe the real wisdom lies in doing what we can with what we know, focusing on what's within our control, and finding peace in accepting the unfolding tapestry of life's larger narrative. Just a thought. AdWhether you're organising Christmas dinner or your next political coup, coffee jitters just don't help when you've got a lot on your plate. If you're trying to reduce your caffeine intake but still want something that gives you more oomph than a cuppa herbal tea, you might like Shroom Fuel. A mushroom-based coffee replacement may sound weird, but hear me out: this stuff is tasty, organic, B-vitamin rich, and, for me at least, the Lion's Mane in it helps improve focus. There's a 15% discount available at checkout right now, too. βοΈ End of ad. Blog Updates
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