Podcast
The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic Journal was mentioned as a source for a daily meditation on gratitude, focusing on appreciating what one already has rather than complaining about what is missing. The podcast host also discussed the book, The Daily Stoic, in the context of Stoic philosophy and its application to daily life.
It's easy to complain about things missing in our lives and so much harder to appreciate what we already have.
— Episode: It Is What It Is | Count Your Blessings
Episode: It Is What It Is | Count Your Blessings
The Daily Stoic Journal was mentioned as a source for a daily meditation on gratitude, focusing on appreciating what one already has rather than complaining about what is missing. The podcast host also discussed the book, The Daily Stoic, in the context of Stoic philosophy and its application to daily life.
It's easy to complain about things missing in our lives and so much harder to appreciate what we already have.
Seneca reminded us that everything we need to be happy is right in front of us.
Marcus agreed and reminded himself to count those blessings present in our lives and try to imagine what it would be like to not have them and how much we'd miss them.
So take a minute and list some of your blessings this week. Take a conscious note of what you are fortunate to have and enjoy so you can see clearly as Epictetus put it, where they come from and feel a sense of gratitude for that.
This week's entry begins with the following meditation.