I have had the last two weeks to really think about this new year and what It can bring if I work for it.

I have had the opportunity to enjoy the presence of people that I have not seen for a long time and really just listen and also contribute to the conversation without any digital screens in between us. A wonderful way to really enjoy life. I appreciate those moments and they are never a waste.

I have also had some experiences that have just shown me how important it is to be in the present moment. Stoicism has taught me that most stresses are self induced and that we make things out to be a lot worse than they really are. This last week I had a hard time sleeping worrying about what might happen the next day and then finding out the next day that it just seemed to all work out.

My testimony of putting faith in god and not worrying about or fearing what man can or will do was also strengthened by some nerve wracking moments that should have been moments of calm.

I have also learned that life will not give you everything and that challenges will occur and the way we tackle them is what will break us or make us better.

This all happened in the last two weeks. Life is a learning experience lets use it to the maximum. #grownostr #stocism #lifeasateacher #bethecalm