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In this episode of Navigate the Day, I reflect on what it means to regain balance when life knocks us off course. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ reminder that losing composure is human—but staying lost is a choice—I explore the idea of rhythm: the steady inner cadence we return to again and again, even when circumstances are chaotic.

This past week made it clear to me that I don’t always struggle because things go wrong, but because I linger too long in disappointment, regret, and distraction. I talk honestly about drifting, about using avoidance and dopamine as substitutes for direction, and about the fear that keeps me from making changes I know I need to make. Still, there’s progress here too—sobriety held, old self-destructive habits resisted, and a growing awareness that recovery matters more than perfection.

Rather than demanding constant calm, this episode is about learning how to re-center—to return to reason, values, and steadiness after being shaken. Life doesn’t stop interrupting us. Seasons change, plans fall apart, emotions surge, and time keeps moving. Fighting that rhythm only deepens the struggle. Learning to move with it, even imperfectly, is where strength begins.

Keep the Rhythm is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. You just need to return—to your footing, your principles, and your intention—one small step at a time. Even after losing the beat, it’s never too late to find it again.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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