Ease rarely builds anything worthwhile
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
We’re taught to avoid discomfort whenever possible.
Make things easier. Softer. More convenient. More frictionless.
Seneca would raise an eyebrow at that.
Comfort doesn’t teach us much. It doesn’t sharpen judgment or deepen patience. It mostly teaches us how to need more comfort.
Difficulty, on the other hand, clarifies things.
It shows us what you value. It exposes weak spots. It forces us to pay attention.
This isn’t an argument for suffering on purpose. It’s a reminder not to resent difficulty when it shows up.
Some of the best traits we have were trained by situations we didn’t enjoy at the time.
Ease feels good, but resistance makes us better.
Stay hungry. Stay wise. Eat brekkie.
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