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A MEDITATION

“ Steel your sensibilities, so that life shall hurt you as little as possible.

— Zeno of Citium

Attributed

On adversity

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A reflection

Not callous — calibrated. The goal isn't to stop feeling but to not be wrecked every time feelings arrive. Temper the sensitivity the way you'd temper a blade: still sharp, but less brittle.

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