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A MEDITATION

“ True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: You are put in their way so that you may learn from them, not moan.

— Marcus Aurelius

Meditations 10.3

On adversity

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A reflection

Hard things aren't happening to you; they're happening for you, at least if you show up to learn. Complaining extracts no value. Asking 'what is this teaching me' quietly converts the same event into tuition paid.

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