Action x Action

May 20, 2024, 08:43 AM

Did not wake up this morning. It is pitch black at 5am and the bed sheets are too warm.

I’ve got to do better.

Opened up The Meditations this morning to this passage in Book 8.

You must compose your life action by action, and be satisifed if each action achieves its own end as best can be: and no one can prevent you from that achievement. ‘But there will be some external obstacle.’ No obstacle, though, to justice, self-control, and reason. ‘But perhaps some other source of action will be constructed.’ Well, gladly accept the obstruction as it is, make a judicious change to meet the given circumstance, and another action will immediately substitute and fit into the composition of your life as discussed.

This is exactly the situation I’m in right now. An obstacle (work) in front of me that can only be dealt with by self-control, getting out of bed, even though it’s cold out. Start the day even if the isn’t a burst of energy and enthusiasm. Just do it.