"The 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, Discourses, 4.11.6-7
The choice to do & think right.
The refusal of temptation.
Yearning to be better.
Repulsion of negativity, bad influences, and what isn't true.
Preparation for what lies ahead and whatever may happen.
Purpose is our guiding principle and highest priority.
Assent to what is and isn't in our control.
That's it.
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