Here is another excerpt from The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday preceded by the Roman Stoic philosopher’s (Epictetus) observation from the first century.
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Prepare for the Storm
“This is the true athlete- the person in rigorous training against false impressions. Remain firm, you who suffer, don’t be kidnapped by your impressions! The struggle is great, the task divine–to gain mastery, freedom, happiness and tranquility.” Epictetus, Discourses 2.18.27-28
Epictetus also used the metaphor of a storm, saying that our impressions are not unlike extreme weather that can catch us and whirl us about. When we get worked up or passionate about an issue, we can relate.
But let’s think about the role of the weather in modern times. Today, we have forecasters and experts who can fairly accurately predict storm patterns. Today, we’re defenseless against a hurricane only if we refuse to prepare or heed warnings.
If we don’t have a plan, if we never learned how to put up the storm windows, we will be at the mercy of these external- and internal- elements. We’re still puny human beings compared with one-hundred-mile-per-hour winds, but we have the advantage of being able to prepare- being able to struggle against them in a new way.
There are several ways to use this advice. Preparing being the foundation, we can prepare in our physical capacity by exercising, working to improve personal relationships with people both family and coworkers, educate ourselves to prepare for financial and physical security and the list goes on. What should you be preparing for? Are you? What may you need help with? We can support each other in preparing for life’s challenges. I thank you for your support in my challenges. DC
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This week’s schedule- Monday-Friday 5am, 6am 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Saturday 8am. Open WOD 23.2 will be Thursday night and all Friday classes again. If you can’t make those days, make an appointment to get the workout in.
Workouts this week- OPEN WOD 18.1, Snatch/pullup duo, SDHP/Push press duet, row/burpee sprint, POKER, OPEN 23.2, alternate wod will be run/row sprint
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