When health issues hit, fear makes everything fuzzy.
Here's a simple Stoic method to clear your head this weekend. Musonius Rufus, the Roman philosopher, said choosing what we consume shapes our priorities. Think food, news, and worrying thoughts. Autumn's a good time to let go of distractions, like trees drop leaves.
Mindful consumption means choosing only what truly feeds your body and mind. Picture packing for a hike. You pack light to move faster. That's how this works. It strips away noise so you see what matters.
Try this Saturday morning:
Sit under a tree. Write down three health fears. Ask "Does this thought actually help me?" Then for 10 minutes, list what you'll take in this weekend. Food. News. Conversations. Cross out one thing that feeds worry. Swap scrolling through bad news for a 20 minute walk.
Match an autumn routine to a health goal. Pick apples if you need movement. Or rest if you're tired. It's okay to do less.
Skip screens until noon. Use the quiet to ask "What's my one health priority right now?" Maybe better sleep or calm thoughts. Write it on a leaf and put it where you'll see it.
Trees lose leaves every fall and still stand strong. This weekend, try releasing one thing that doesn't help your health. What will you let go?
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