By Dr Paul Bundi Human beings are endowed with remarkable resilience, which can only be broken when they choose to give up. Says Viktor Frankl in his seminal book, Man's Search for Meaning; ''it is a peculiarity of man that he can only live by looking to the future-sub specie aeternitatis. And this is his salvation in thd most difficult moments of his existence, although he sometimes has to force his mind to the task.'' Man's life is primarily driven by the desire for future, the unshakable belief that the future holds promise. We invariably cease to live when we think we have hit a dead end, or that there's nothing more to be had by living. Theoretically, there is no limit to man's achievement, and that is what drives men to wake up and strive day after day. The opposite is spiritual, psychological death, which manifests way ahead of physical death. Lesson? Losing today doesn't mean losing always. You can lose 10 times and win the 11th time. Or, you
WHY IS “KNOWING YOURSELF” AN INGREDIENT IN WISDOM? You can know truth if you look honestly into yourself. Emotions are powerful forces of greatness. Know them. Harness them. Identify your problems. It’s the beginning of solving them. If you don’t get it straight now, you’re bound to make some bad mistakes. Don’t be afraid of finding out who you really are. Use your free will as a conscious tool for better living. If you’re angry or upset, track it down. What’s the root? If you’re acting illogically, at least acknowledge that to yourself! The key to sanity is letting truth into the body. You can’t afford to wait too long to get to know yourself. Because you are the most fascinating person you’ll ever meet.
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