Marcus Aurelius once wrote, "Nothing happens to anybody which he is not fitted by nature to bear." I believe and live by this. The universe is full of ups, downs, excitement, disappointment, and struggles, but how we act upon these events is our choice. The world hands us different situations, which we must live by. We do not ask or choose these situations we are merely placed in them. Whether we see them coming or if we are a complete fish out of water these situations may be for the best or they may also be for the worse. Although we may live through difficult struggles we are put through them because we have the ability and are strong enough to overcome them. If we were put in certain situations that we could not bear the world would not be as strong and united as it is, it could possibly be a destruction.
The reason I strongly live by this quote by Marcus Aurelius is because I have faced challenges that at first I believed I could not face, but learned to overcome them. It was at first difficult to grasp the situation I was placed in, but with time to reflect and act upon it I realized that I could face the situation and that I also did not have to do it alone. Although in the beginning, I blamed myself, my family, and others close to me, I learned that doing this was not going to slove the situation and that all I was doing was pushing away the people I love. How could someone push away the people who help them, suppot them, care for them, and most importantly love them? Although it took time, maybe longer than I expected, I realized that what was happening to me was not the best, but I had the ablity and strength to bear it. Now when I am put in a difficult situation I know that I must handle it calmly and I tell myself, "You were put in this situation because you can overcome it. It is just another bump in the road that you will need to drive over."
Although at first I blamed others for the difficult situations I was placed in, I look back and I cannot even imagine how I blamed them. I am sure other people have blamed others for their struggles and have come to realize that they made a mistake. That is why I strongly believe in this quote by Marcus Aurelius. Nothing happens to anybody which we cannot bear. We would not be put in difficult situations if we were not able to overcome them. Sure they may make us weak and vulnerable at times, but they also make us stronger, which is one of the best feelings anyone can ask for.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Fitted to Overcome
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This piece truly had me remembering all the times I blamed the people closest to me for holding me back or discouraging me, but in reality were attempting to lend a hand. It’s true that the world has ups and downs. Until I read this piece, I never considered that obstacles were made to be overcome and make us stronger human beings. I realize now the world and everything we encounter, assemble us piece by piece to craft us to become the people we were meant to be all along. Thank-you for opening up my eyes, this piece was brilliant and extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteJenny your writing is very honest, it's highlighted throughout the passage. Your attitude is not one marked by defeat or victimization. The quote you live by is one too be treasured for all in this world and it's tricky situations. I can reflect on how I've handled my own difficult situations. Your maturity is exemplified, I believe it's very wise to not to blame other for all your misfortunes. I hope having a survivors mindset will you allow you to achieve the good in life.
ReplyDeletejenny i honestly could relate to your piece more than all of the other pieces that i have read because i to was put in situations where i pointed my finger at people because of the situations in which i was placed.your writing is so honest as eli said but it also has this sense of maturity with it and that makes me enjoy the piece even more.
ReplyDeletei love this quote now! at first i was a little confused on what it meant but you have a way with words because i fully understand the meaning now.I think many people can relate to you because we have all been put into crazy situations where at the moment we think to ourselves why me? It seems like the world is falling down on you and there is nothing you can do,but there is, all we need to do is stay stong.
ReplyDeleteI like this quote and your explanation of it. One can really understand what it is trying to say, and many people like myself can really relate to it. I agree with everything you said and also feel the same way, sometimes we are put in difficult situations and feel like you can't do it and your mad at the world but then you realize you can do it, and you needed was to believe in yourself and try.
ReplyDeleteYou put this together very nicely. Your quote was very relatable and the way you put it just pieces it all together. We can't blame other people for our situations; it’s just a part of life that things happen to us. Something always happens one way or another so the way we act towards our conflict is on our shoulders.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so easy to relate to, since we've all gone through hardships that we've had to overcome in life. Bad situations, whether they be from family, friends, school, or work, teach us life lessons that can ultimately turn us into better and stronger people. The sincerity and honesty you pour into this piece makes me love it all the more! Excellent post, jenny!
This post made my day! I can honestly relate to your post in every way. You're speaking about something many don't want to speak about. I use to do the same as you, point my finger at someone else for the misfortunes that were coming to me. But, I learned that it's not anyone's fault it's just a part of my life that i have to deal with. I believe God wouldn't give anyone anything they cannot handle so I had to just be strong and make it through.
ReplyDeleteThis is weird because I hear this when I go to church and I am having a bad day and I need a boost of inspiration. This is true all around. I think anyone can endure anything if you push yourself hard enough. Others might say they can't bear it but it's life and everyone has to go through something and they overcome it. without this we wouldn't have heroic stories or great life stories. I liked it!
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