February 12th, 2021
Keep constant guard over your perceptions, for it is no small thing you are protecting, but your respect, trustworthiness and steadiness, peace of mind, freedom from pain and fear, in a word your freedom. For what would you sell these things?
Studying Stoicism can provide us with tools to manage those moments of frustration and stress in our life. It is relevant to consider that these tools will not eliminate an endless parade of problems.
It is an important distinction to make. If your life has become a never-ending series of discouraging moments and annoyance, you may need to examine more.
We can lose a small piece of ourselves when we find our blood pressure rising. Remember to ask yourself is this the job/life I genuinely want? Our life (and sanity) is a precious resource, and we must not be afraid to make a change when necessary.