“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.” Montaigne

“Not being able to govern events, I g... Self-compassion: lovingkindness squared

“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.” Montaigne

montaigne I’ve been depressed a few times in my life, but only once has it ever got so bad that I felt I had to seek medication. My doctor prescribed me something—I no longer remember what—and after taking just one tablet my depression instantly lifted. This was no miracle drug; these medicines take days or even weeks to have an effect. In fact the medication had nothing to do with my recovery, and the reason I felt better so quickly was, I think, because I admitted I was helpless.