Reblogging this post in honor of World Mental Health Day. Stoicism principal of resilience has helped me get through tough times.
Ever wondered what makes some people thrive in adverse circumstances? How can you be more resilient and bounce back and even grow through setbacks?
Inspired by my absolute favorite, life-changing book – The obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday.
Ancient Greek philosophy of stoicism has been synonymous with resilience The goal of a stoic is to be impervious to pain or pleasure and develop the ability to go through extreme stress without being overwhelmed.
When I read this book, I realized, this the philosophy I was meant to follow. You just know when you find something you relate with instantly. It’s true what they say, when the student is ready, the master appears. Reading this book has started me on this wonderful journey of finding out more about the stoic way of thinking and living and adopt it in my own life albeit, in a small measure.
I found…
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