December 26, 2022
Aren’t you the lucky one! You didn’t pay much attention to them in the earlier years. But time passed, nature took its course, and the little duckling turned into a beautiful swan. And what a beautiful swan they are. Absolutely gorgeous, and smart, and everyone’s eye is on them when they pass.
And the best part? Their eye is now fixed on you. The only problem is that they are your best friend’s sibling.
Should you date or not? The old folk say “you don’t just marry the person but their family as well”. So, you’ll need to evaluate the whole situation of everyone involved which starts with your trusted friend.
In the end, you decide to keep the sibling at a distance. Your training with the Stoicess has taught you the value of a trusted friendship – it is a friendship that overrides all personal desires you might have. And you realize you could lose this trusted friend, a relationship that took years to develop, for a mere date with a gorgeous swan. Because with that one, single date, you would likely learn things about yourself and their sibling that you would want to share, but would feel uncomfortable sharing with your trusted friend.
So, silver and gold will never tarnish your trusted relationship. And neither will the glitter of such immense beauty.
Now using My S-T-O-I-C STORYTELLING Meditation method:
(S) My friend’s sibling has a crush on me, should we date?
(T) “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” Marcus Aurelius
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Apostle Paul
(O) I decided not to date my friend’s sibling.
(I) I realized my relationship with my friend would be tested.
(C) The character trait I improved was remaining conscientious of my trusted friendship.
The Stoicess’ Secret:
To overcome the desire for silver and gold, start with the glitter of immense beauty.
I’m Lori Stith, The Stoicess
Your Christian Life Coach
AND I believe in YOU!
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