Don't worry too much about the difficult times
What is worse than war is the fear of war. Seneca Human history has never been free from adversity. Events such as wars, outbreaks of disease, and natural disasters have resulted in dark times tarnished by suffering and death. Without a doubt, the ancient Stoics had their share of problems. And the hardships of life are at the heart of their philosophies. In the dark times of great uncertainty, many people begin to worry about their stable, comfortable and collapsing life, which is not only true; sometimes it is inevitable. The prospect of making big changes in the hands of the unfortunate, not knowing where the change leads, can be very frustrating.
The Stoics had a profound say in the face of adversity, and how they could live in peace in the face of adversity and a troubled future. Living in a society where mass consumption is commonplace, and companies make us think that we need their products to feel perfect, the difference between what we really need and what is outdated is invisible. In wealthier nations, people are less likely to be concerned about their basic needs, as this is being provided. But when difficult times knock on our door, it is time to make it clear, decide what comes first for us, and learn to deal with uncertainty. First, it is important to remember the dichotomy of control and always know that we are only in control of our actions. According to Epictetus, such things as our body, our possessions, and our reputation are not ours. When the economy goes down, for example, there is not much we can do about it. We could lose a lot of money in the stock market, our jobs, thus, and our income.
The Stoics had a profound say in the face of adversity, and how they could live in peace in the face of adversity and a troubled future. Living in a society where mass consumption is commonplace, and companies make us think that we need their products to feel perfect, the difference between what we really need and what is outdated is invisible. In wealthier nations, people are less likely to be concerned about their basic needs, as this is being provided. But when difficult times knock on our door, it is time to make it clear, decide what comes first for us, and learn to deal with uncertainty. First, it is important to remember the dichotomy of control and always know that we are only in control of our actions. According to Epictetus, such things as our body, our possessions, and our reputation are not ours. When the economy goes down, for example, there is not much we can do about it. We could lose a lot of money in the stock market, our jobs, thus, and our income.
But from the Stoics' point of view, by combining our happiness with these things in the first place, we are already setting ourselves up for disappointment. As Epictetus puts it, for example, doing something for the benefit of society, such as providing food for the poor and the elderly, can be taken for granted. And trying to sell needed goods at exorbitant prices can be considered bad. But indifference is neither good nor bad. Examples of this are wealth, health, disease, weakness and poverty. In short: indifference is external factors beyond our control.
Now, why is this important? Yes, indicating difficult times that this difference is threatened, but not our ability to do something. Does that mean we should not care about these external things? Not really, since we need at least some of them to survive. However, when faced with difficult times, we may need to rethink what we really need (for example, basic needs such as food and shelter) so that we can let go of the rest and stop worrying about them.
Toward the end of the economic downturn: how important is it really to have all kinds of luxury goods? And to what extent does social status bring food to the table, and protect us from disease that does not discriminate between rich and poor? The more we cling to the outside, the more we worry about losing it. The fact is that a person can be completely happy and content without them. Another important lesson of the Stoics was death and suffering. This may sound strange, but, at the end of the day, death and suffering are part of nature. In the West, this is a kind of tab. Death is considered a bad thing, a painful thing, and it needs to be avoided at all costs. And our comfortable lifestyle reduces as much pain and suffering as possible.
But in difficult times, we may want to consider that no one has the right to live a long and healthy life. The history of our planet is blood. Animals and humans kill one another every day, children die at birth, and the Black Death kills half of Europeans. Why should we, people of today, have the right to be saved by natural means? Memento mori means remembrance of death. By reminding ourselves that death and suffering are inevitable and part of life, we can gain peace of mind from the fact that the worst things that can happen to us are inherent in us. Like Socrates, Seneca died peacefully. Moreover, he experienced relief from death. I think: Death is the release and the end of all pain: beyond that, our suffering is unbearable: it brings us back to the peaceful rest we had before we were born. If a person feels sorry for the dead, he should also feel sorry for those who are not yet born. Finish the quote. The last piece of the Stoic advice to find a calm spirit in adversity is to remind ourselves that we do not control our future. We can influence the future with our current actions, but the results are so dependent on external factors that it is impossible to guarantee a certain outcome. The economy could collapse, we could lose our jobs, more poverty could be inflicted, and a greater number of people could pass, and not a single worry could change that.
So why not allow ourselves to let go of the burden of the future, knowing that whatever happens, we are in complete control of the most powerful weapon available: our ingenuity. The good news is that everything is going well, and it is born unchanged, like night and day, and the fall and spring. So, this too will pass. History has shown us that humans have endured extremely difficult times and that these experiences often bring them humility, generosity, and a sense of well-being. Therefore, every result has its positive aspects. And no matter what the future holds, no one can deprive you of the energy you need to make the best of your situation.
Now, why is this important? Yes, indicating difficult times that this difference is threatened, but not our ability to do something. Does that mean we should not care about these external things? Not really, since we need at least some of them to survive. However, when faced with difficult times, we may need to rethink what we really need (for example, basic needs such as food and shelter) so that we can let go of the rest and stop worrying about them.
Toward the end of the economic downturn: how important is it really to have all kinds of luxury goods? And to what extent does social status bring food to the table, and protect us from disease that does not discriminate between rich and poor? The more we cling to the outside, the more we worry about losing it. The fact is that a person can be completely happy and content without them. Another important lesson of the Stoics was death and suffering. This may sound strange, but, at the end of the day, death and suffering are part of nature. In the West, this is a kind of tab. Death is considered a bad thing, a painful thing, and it needs to be avoided at all costs. And our comfortable lifestyle reduces as much pain and suffering as possible.
But in difficult times, we may want to consider that no one has the right to live a long and healthy life. The history of our planet is blood. Animals and humans kill one another every day, children die at birth, and the Black Death kills half of Europeans. Why should we, people of today, have the right to be saved by natural means? Memento mori means remembrance of death. By reminding ourselves that death and suffering are inevitable and part of life, we can gain peace of mind from the fact that the worst things that can happen to us are inherent in us. Like Socrates, Seneca died peacefully. Moreover, he experienced relief from death. I think: Death is the release and the end of all pain: beyond that, our suffering is unbearable: it brings us back to the peaceful rest we had before we were born. If a person feels sorry for the dead, he should also feel sorry for those who are not yet born. Finish the quote. The last piece of the Stoic advice to find a calm spirit in adversity is to remind ourselves that we do not control our future. We can influence the future with our current actions, but the results are so dependent on external factors that it is impossible to guarantee a certain outcome. The economy could collapse, we could lose our jobs, more poverty could be inflicted, and a greater number of people could pass, and not a single worry could change that.
So why not allow ourselves to let go of the burden of the future, knowing that whatever happens, we are in complete control of the most powerful weapon available: our ingenuity. The good news is that everything is going well, and it is born unchanged, like night and day, and the fall and spring. So, this too will pass. History has shown us that humans have endured extremely difficult times and that these experiences often bring them humility, generosity, and a sense of well-being. Therefore, every result has its positive aspects. And no matter what the future holds, no one can deprive you of the energy you need to make the best of your situation.
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