STOICISM

Don’t Let Your Soul Go First

Never give up.

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“It’s a disgrace in this life when the soul surrenders first while the body refuses to.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 6.29

While going through a tough time, my mind started throwing out thoughts of self-harm. My mind was caving to the load but my soul recruited my body to pull me through. I started feeling antsy from too…