Practice pure observation in confusing or difficult situations
from The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
How to Apply This
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Write down the details or the story of the difficult situation you are experiencing now.
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Read what you’ve written, and cross out anything that isn’t pure, objective observation.
This includes subjective judgments, interpretations, and assumptions. -
Re-write the situation using only your observations. Keep it as objective as possible.
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Read through this second version, and note how it makes you feel.
Can you see things differently now? Or do you feel calmer, clearer, and less invested? -
Write down the actions you can take based on your observations.
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