wise365: Aristotle on connection, methods of distraction, taking time to respond

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

Here are this week’s 3 ideas, plus a journaling prompt for you …

1.

Aristotle described a kind of connection characterized by trust, virtue, and a shared commitment to each other's growth. With this type of bond, there is a healthy balance between vulnerability and boundaries.

2.

Reading a five-hundred page book about simplifying life is a good example of distracting ourselves from the simplicity of being in the present moment.

3.

“The Stoics, such as Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, advocated for the mastery of this space between stimulus and response, teaching that true freedom comes when we consciously choose our replies rather than reacting in haste or anger.” From Stoic Wisdom: 50 Practical Exercises to Learn Stoicism and Develop a Stoic Mindset

Journaling Prompt

Reflect on a meaningful relationship in your life where you feel a healthy balance between vulnerability and boundaries. How does this connection align with Aristotle’s idea of trust, virtue, and shared growth? How do you think this relationship has influenced your understanding of yourself and your values?