Some of the best parts about this year-long, public exploration of Stoicism is that I get to, for at least a few moments each day, be vulnerable that I may see from new angles, and to rest in a place of not-knowing. The more I engage in this daily practice, the more I both encourage others to join me in these contemplations, and recognize the privilege it takes to find even a moment for humble self-reflection.
Looking back over the last 100 entries, I noticed a theme. The shorter entries were connected to days I needed more time sitting with their root topics, while the longer entries were on days where the lessons made much more sense. More grok, more words… and a lot more already-knowing. In other words, I’m finding the more I have to say about something, the more self-satisfying it is to say it, and thereby, “less” humble.
I’m laughing to myself remembering the much-overused “empty the cup” story.
Opportunities to practice, and to learn, can only be taken full advantage of when I don’t try to over-identify with my own experience, but instead, fully-embrace my not-knowing and be present with the lesson.
So… yeah.
Humility.
(See y’all tomorrow)
Looking back over the last 100 entries, I noticed a theme. The shorter entries were connected to days I needed more time sitting with their root topics, while the longer entries were on days where the lessons made much more sense. More grok, more words… and a lot more already-knowing. In other words, I’m finding the more I have to say about something, the more self-satisfying it is to say it, and thereby, “less” humble.
I’m laughing to myself remembering the much-overused “empty the cup” story.
Opportunities to practice, and to learn, can only be taken full advantage of when I don’t try to over-identify with my own experience, but instead, fully-embrace my not-knowing and be present with the lesson.
So… yeah.
Humility.
(See y’all tomorrow)
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