September 19th, 2021
Remember that to change your mind and to follow someone’s correction are consistent with a free will. For the action is yours alone—to fulfill its purpose in keeping with your impulse and judgment, and yes, with your intelligence.
Making plans for the future and taking action on those plans is a significant part of Stoicism. Even well-laid plans can fail us. Our ability to adapt quickly can give us an edge.
Don't fret about having to bend to avoid breaking. Our flexibility and strength provide us with resiliency.