wise365: Worthiness without perfection, simple existence, the self in progress

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

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

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Stoicism emphasizes accepting that perfection isn't a requirement for worthiness. Keeping this insight in mind can help us when we are setting out in a new direction in life.

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In a world in which we are faced with endless choices, there is something compelling about Thoreau's view — that we're best served by a simple existence that is connected with nature.

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“Jean-Paul Sartre suggested that humans define themselves through choices and actions, underscoring the belief that the future self is always a work in progress.” From Stress Management: Unlocking Inner Strength with Philosophical Insights

Journaling Prompt

Reflect on a time in your life when you hesitated to start something new because you felt unprepared or not "good enough." How might the Stoic idea that perfection isn't a requirement for worthiness have changed your perspective or actions in that moment? What steps can you take today to embrace this insight as you move forward in your personal journey?