You are not alone. It is important to deliberately remember this when you find yourself in a situation that you understand you are not yet able to properly assess and withstand. Every individual will experience events that are necessary parts of life. Sometimes when the individual is prepared, other times when they have a little preparation, and yet others when they are entirely unprepared. It is important that a newly practicing Stoic (or any) make it a reigning priority to habitually assess their strength when facing these various life events. If they are not yet strong enough to properly address the effects of the events on themselves, to then weather the events as best they can while consistently gathering trustworthy perspectives and information. Then, to apply careful responses. Doing this is not an admission of weakness or betrayal of the self. It is a well-reasoned acknowledgement of the current strength of your own powers, and an exercise of choice that is alternative to submission.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:20:02 +0000
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