Partnerships on the Rocks: Partnerships on the Rocks, #1

By Lori Stith

You may have heard someone say, "I found my one, my Soul Mate!". 
It's encouraging to hear these words particularly when the couple has been together for some time. 
But have you wondered how they found this treasure?
Was there a secret process followed to find their One (or was it mere coincidence)? The Stoicess has the "secret". With her help, you learn how to select that Trusted Friend.
For a moment, think about the wonderful benefits the Bible teaches of having this Trusted Friend in your life:

 

–The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26
– As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17
– Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." Corinthians 15:33

 Are you ready to learn the Stoicess' secret process? If so, read on.
Better yet, join the Stoicess and learn her method first hand.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steven Blackwell
• Release date: Oct 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201026042

Lori Stith

Lori Stith is the Stoicess and CEO of Stoic Matchmaker, LLC where she teaches the Stoicess’ S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Method using reflection with 5 sentences based on biblical teachings and the stoic virtues.

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MY PEOPLE

Another tough day?

I know.

Share your mind with me for a moment and let’s get you back in control.

My People, Hear My Secret:

For undesirable situations, use S-T-O-I-C to overcome the kryptonite.

It’s based on the words of the Book of Joshua:

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Joshua 1:8

HERE’S THE STORYTELLING USING MY 5 SENTENCE S-T-O-I-C STORYTELLING® METHOD (Situation, Teaching, Outcome, Illumination, Character Trait):

(S) What’s all the hype about meditation?

(T) Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.

(O) I need to find a meditation method that works.

(I) As a Christian, I realized I am commanded to meditate on God’s Word.

(C) I now desire to learn how to meditate on God’s Word.

AND NOW THE MINDSET:

We want to fulfill God’s commands and meditation is a requirement some have overlooked in the past. However, there are so many unanswered questions regarding meditation. What is the initial step/stage? What is recommended for beginners? What kind of location is desirable for meditation? What are the results of meditation? These are a few of the questions we need answered.

After studying the meditation literature, I developed a method for meditating on God’s Word that answers the afore questions. I call it the Stoicess’ S-T-O-I-C Storytelling meditation method. The method is based on telling a story – Your Story – by addressing 5 simple questions: (S) Situation, (T) Teaching, (O) Outcome, (I) Illumination, and (C) Character Trait Improved. The story stays in your mind constantly for future use once you have journaled Your Story.

The S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Method:

(S) Identify the burning situation

(T) Search the literature for applicable passages. Read the passage. Meditate on the passage taking mental note of what the passage highlights as it pertains to your situation. Pray about what you just learned and the application to your situation.

(O) Decide on how you will apply the passage to your situation.

(I) Take a moment to read and reflect on what the passage says while inviting the Holy Spirit to illuminate your mind.

(C) Write out the character trait you improved. 

It’s about training your mind to search that owner’s manual quickly to find an answer. Your answer.

Let’s now answer the questions raised earlier.

What is the initial step/stage for meditation? Is there a step-by-step instruction guide on how to do meditation? Is there a blueprint to meditation?

There is plenty of literature that tells you to read a verse or passage of Scripture and meditate on its meaning. It’s a passive approach, likened to reading casually a passage from your vehicle’s owner’s manual when no problem exists.

My method, the Stoicess’ S-T-O-I-C Storytelling meditation method is an active approach - it’s situation driven. Life presents you with a situation that is burning inside of you for an answer. My method teaches you how to search the Scripture and Stoic Virtues to find immediate answers most applicable, then you apply the answers and remember the resolution for life. It’s like teaching you how to search your vehicle’s owner’s manual quickly when a breakdown occurs to find a needed solution.

Is there something to work up to in meditation?

You must be willing to search the literature for an answer to your situation, think deeply based on my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method, and write down (journal) your five sentences.  As time goes by, when a situation hits you like a brick during the day, you’ll have trained your mind in my method and your Storytelling will unfold very quickly.

Can anybody meditate? For beginners what is recommended?

With my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method, anyone can meditate. My method works well with meditative prayer for deeper reflection on God and how the Word applies to your life situation. The method is for everyone—beginners and advanced practitioners.

Is meditation a mental thing?

Meditating on God’s Word is mental. With my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method, you learn to accept whatever situations life throws at you head on without anxiety. You develop confidence in yourself because you now know how to put on the full armor of God in your mind – a shield to protect you from the world’s meanness. You replace negative or sinful thoughts with an action plan based on God’s Word, His character, & His promises. You grow spiritually and transform into a stronger Christian each passing day.

For beginners what is recommended?

My S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method is for everyone—new and seasoned practitioners.

How long should I meditate?

God commands you to meditate constantly. My method allows you to become nearer to God each passing moment of life because the situations you’ll face each day never end.

What kind of location is desirable for meditation?

No specific location is needed because my method is situation driven. The more you practice my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method, the faster you become at finding your answer. You’re like Clark Kent. When in the heat of a situation, you only need to excuse yourself for a moment and visit a phone booth (or restroom), search your phone for the answer while praying to God for a speedy answer, and then return to that situation as the Super Christian ready to stand strong even when kryptonite is present. You spend each day constantly in touch with God using my method because the situations never end. 

Is meditation a mind game? What are the results of meditation? Who will benefit the most from meditation?

Meditating on God’s Word is not a mind game to play on another. You become nearer to God each passing moment of life. God hears your prayers, and He grants you insight and wisdom as He shows you the answer you diligently searched for. (The prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16; The Lord’s eyes are on you; His ears are attentive to your prayers. 1 Peter 3:12). You learn to place outcomes in God’s hands and let Him deal with those who attempt, but now fail, to disturb your peace of mind while serving God. You live successfully sending Pennies to Heaven for your future eternal life with God & Christ. It’s an eternal retirement plan worth investing in.

Can meditation eliminate the use of medication for mental treatment such as anxiety or mental illness?

By meditating on God’s Word, anxiety is now removed from your life. It’s God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and YOU (a favored soldier of God) along with other God’s soldiers - the real Alpha Team - against Satan and Satan’s followers of the world... and those humans who want to destroy your peace in Christ. For mental illnesses requiring medication, my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling method is an appropriate adjunct. My method helps Christians live in their identity in Christ. If you’ve been a Christian any length of time, then you know that even though you’re now saved, you’re not perfect. There are plenty of things to improve. To live like Jesus, you must change your mind. I believe and know that meditation for Christians is the answer to this riddle in life.

Thank you for sharing your mind with me.

For your continued Success,

Hear My Secret:

For undesirable situations, use S-T-O-I-C to overcome the kryptonite.

Now Relax, Control Your Mind,

and ‘Be as you wish to seem’ –

EMPOWERED!

I’m Lori Stith, The Stoicess

AND I believe in YOU.

FAMILY

Situation: Leading on a subject I don’t know much about.