The Daily Stoic This Is A Most Dangerous Attitude | Don’t Hide From Your Feelings
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Dec 8, 2023 Exploring the balance between resilience and emotional awareness is key. Stoicism teaches that confronting grief is essential for healing, rather than suppressing feelings. The attitude of 'press on regardless' can lead to success but also real dangers. Personal growth hinges on processing emotions, which can unlock new beginnings. Resources like Talkspace are highlighted for those needing mental health support, emphasizing that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness.
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Discretion Over Valor
- Consider not just if you can push through a problem, but if you should.
- Sometimes, discretion is the better part of valor; difficulties can be feedback.
Conquer Grief
- Conquer grief by facing and processing emotions, not suppressing them.
- Acknowledge your pain, but focus on understanding and finding the positive.
Kate Bowler's Perspective
- Kate Bowler's book, Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Been Told, challenges platitudes about grief.
- She highlights the need for genuine emotional processing, not shallow distractions.
