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Philosophy
It Is Well To Be Flexible
Stoicism: the benefits of adaptation
“He can’t serve in the military? Let him seek public office. Must he live in the private sector? Let him be a spokesperson. Is he condemned to silence? let him aid his fellow citizens by silent public witness. Is it dangerous to enter the Forum? Let him display himself, in private homes, at public events and gatherings, as a good associate, faithful friend, and moderate stablemate. Has he lost the duties of a citizen? Let him exercise those of a human being. — Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind, 4.3
Adaptation
Life is a continuous cycle of never-ending phases, changes, situations, experiences, and opportunities. We all go through different seasons in our lives, and to ensure smooth transitions with the seasons, we must learn to adapt (and many times without a moment’s notice). Life is all about adapting.
Master the art of adaptation and mitigate your suffering.
When you live with someone, if you want to live peacefully, you will have to learn to adapt to living with that new person, and you also have to learn to adapt to their habits and lifestyle. Though you may not even realize it, as you age and grow older, your body will change, the way you move will…
