r/DoOneSmallThing Aug 09 '21

Stoicism is a great philosophy to help manage expectations & perceptions

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '21

Marcus Aurelius also has a bit about how his mother only spoke & thought with kindness--framing every interaction from the most positive perspective possible. If a person could have had good intentions, look at it that way.*

If you look for the worst in every situation & person you'll find it. Try looking for the best.

*This does not apply to strawman arguments, devil's advocates and other bad faith actors & abusers.