The Daily Stoic - January 7 - Seven Functions of the Mind

Today's meditation is a reminder of what our mind functions should do. 

 

Choice - to do and think right

Refusal - of temptation

Yearning - to be better

Repulsion - of negativity, of bad influences, of what isn't true

Preparation - for what lies ahead or whatever may happen

Purpose - our guiding principle and highest priority

Assent - to be free of deception about what's inside and outside our control (and be ready to accept the latter)

Being able to ignore everything else is a big step in keeping a clear mind.