Old wisdom · A daily practice
A little wiser.
One day at a time.
Timeless teachings for the things life brings.
Five minutes to listen, sit, and notice.
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Four moves. Five quiet minutes.
- 01
Listen
A short teaching in plain words, read aloud by your browser.
- 02
Read
A passage from a named source, with its author and translation.
- 03
Sit
A simple reflection and a few minutes of silence.
- 04
Write
One private note about what you noticed. Or simply finish.
Meet the day you’re having.
Start with what is on your mind. Every course has six short lessons; the first is free in your browser.
Six days · Day 1 free
Cooling Anger
Catch anger early, question the story around it, and let the heat cool.
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Quieting Worry
Notice the mind rehearsing, shrink the future to the size of this minute, and come back to what is in front of you.
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Starting Small
See how later works, make the first step small enough to take, and let the doing carry you.
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Close the Day
End the day on purpose: look back kindly, set down what you carried, and let the evening begin.
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Kind Mind
Practise goodwill, starting with yourself and moving outward.
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Being Here
Practise being where you are, one small return to the present at a time.
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Meet ideas from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, the Dhammapada, the Bhagavad Gita, and other enduring writings. Each lesson names its source and offers one small way to put the teaching to work.
The Library
Follow a question. Find a little wisdom.
Explore ideas, people, books and small practices for everyday life. Read a passage with its context, or begin with what is on your mind.
Your practice belongs to you.
Your notes and progress are saved in your browser. No account, advertising, or tracking scripts. You can export your notes or erase your local data in the app.
Wiser by Day is a reflection practice, not therapy or medical care.