7 Clear Functions of The Mind (From Ryan Holiday)

In Episode 10 of Time to Shine Today we dig into the 7 Clear Functions of the Mind to help us clear the clutter and focus on what really mattersThe proper work of the mind is the exercise of choice, refusal, yearning, repulsion, preparation, purpose and assent. What then can pollute and clog the mind’s proper functioning? Nothing but its own corrupt decisions. Epictetus Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:Choice -  to do and think rightRefusal - of temptationYearning- to be betterRepulsion - of negativity, bad influences, of what isn’t truePreparation - for what lies ahead or whatever may happenPurpose - our guiding principle and highest priorityAssent - to be free of deception about what’s inside and outside.Here is a link to this episode on our website: https://timetoshinetoday.com/podcast/010/Recommended ResourcesRyan Holiday’s Book: The Daily Stoic, 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of LivingTime to Shine WebsiteHost Your Podcast for Free with Buzz Sprout:  Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square