Beyond

This writing is Certified Human

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be Be one” — Marcus Aurelius

The Obstacle

The worries of today cloud us
We are pushed from one thing to another
Reacting
Responding
Fixing
Doing.

In constant repetitive motion.

It is hard to live what we value most
The measure is where we spend our time

We are pushed
To be right
Gather more
Accumulate
Climb the ladder.

We argue
Defend
Hold contempt
Resent
Become frustrated
Judge.

Overlooking others
Pursuing our desires. 

Not thinking beyond. 

The Gift and Opportunity

Every day
A new sunrise brings light into darkness.
Opportunity into each moment
The possibilty to do what is important.

We can ask ourselves
What matters now
In this moment
To this person
With this choice? 

We can show up
For others
For ourselves
In the circumstance.

We can be good
Do what matters
Be with who we’re with.

Be here and being good
Outlasts our visit
The project
Our life. 

Being good and doing right is something others will remember after we are gone.

The greatest thing a man can be
Is good. 

Good passes beyond. 

The Practice of Self-Mastery

• Notice being pushed
• Recalibrate to what matters
• Let go
• Be good

CHEAT CODE: NOTICE → RECALIBRATE → LET GO → BE GOOD

RIP Brother Jeff.