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A MEDITATION

“ Choose not to be harmed — and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed — and you haven't been.

— Marcus Aurelius

Meditations 4.7

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A reflection

Harm is a two-step process: something happens, then you agree to be harmed by it. The quote removes the second step. Most slights, criticisms, and petty insults can't hurt you without your signature on the permission slip.

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