The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

This Too Shall Pass

Feb 20, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Kidney Stone Joke and Blacksmith's Task

  • Ashdin Doctor recounts a friend's joke about kidney stones and the phrase "This too shall pass."
  • He then shares a story about a king tasking a blacksmith with creating a shield inscribed with a message.
INSIGHT

The King's Shield Inscription

  • The king wanted a message on his shield to balance his emotions, both in good and bad times.
  • The blacksmith, guided by a priest, inscribed "This too shall pass."
INSIGHT

Balanced Life Philosophy

  • Constant highs make normal feel low and lows feel devastating.
  • Avoiding extreme highs and lows is key to a balanced life.
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