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“What, then, is to be done? To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it naturally happens.”
In other words, Stoicism is all about trying to make the best of what life offers you while accepting that which you cannot change.
We all have the capacity to achieve great things in life, but the choice, as always, is up to us.
Pray for the courage to change that which you can, the serenity to accept that which you cannot, and the wisdom to know the difference.
You need to realize that whatever situation you are in, stress comes from your desire to obtain things that aren’t within your power to have.
The Stoic philosophy teaches us that what we cannot control, we let go of. All you need to focus on is managing your response to life’s many challenges. Just do your best and leave the rest to God.
In today’s society, we have allowed ourselves to become attached to so many material objects that are not even making us truly happy.
Don’t try to do everything by yourself.
No matter how strong, smart, skilled, or experienced you are, sooner or later you are going to need someone to bail you out.
We have a lot of empty shells out there that are wearing the latest fashion and driving the latest model but are dying on the inside.
Tracking your spending – You find yourself consistently broke just a few days after payday. You decide that enough is enough and you need to figure out a solution. So you sit down and decide to track your spending. After downloading an app and using it for a couple of months, you realize that the majority of your salary is spent on entertainment, food, and clothes. You have become a slave to your passions and desires, and you lack the self-control necessary to reign in your spending. You start to reason with yourself and contemplate the virtues that you would like to see in yourself. Instead
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You will no longer look to your job, career, relationships, or bank account as a basis for your happiness and peace. These things can be gone in the blink of an eye. The only thing that will help you get through the tough times is your inner self and the good choices you make.
Happiness is not dependent on the actions you engage in or stuff that you consume. It is internal and independent of what is going on around you. It goes beyond seeking mere pleasures and launches you into a level where you live a consistent and peaceful life.
Millions of people have sold their souls for a paycheck, convincing themselves that this is all life has to offer.
Life is more than just earning a paycheck. Find out what your real destiny is and do not be afraid to make changes if you have to. Your freedom and peace of mind are priceless!
There is much more to life than work. Pursue the higher virtues of life rather than focusing on things that are fleeting and uncontrollable.
