Mainly, there are two kinds of surrender — one is surrendering due to panic, and the other is surrendering by virtue of acceptance. The former involves fear of fate, and the latter is all about love of fate, also known as amor fati.

When things go sideways and we don’t know what our future holds, we can either surrender due to panic and switch to a safe option, or surrender to the flow of life and let our heart guide us. As Kody Keplinger points out, “You can’t control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Let go a little and just let life happen.”

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There’s a popular adage by Robert H. Schuller that we all have come across: “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” There’s great truth behind it.

No matter what you’re experiencing, keep pushing through.

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The Stoic concept of sympatheia reflects the notion of a well-integrated, interconnected cosmos in which everything in the universe is part of a grander whole.

We are not alone; we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Instead of cultivating a narrow-minded perception of life, we need to take a broader perspective. We all have a duty to work for the greater good. It’s important that we let go of our selfish concerns and look after each other. Because one is all and all is one.

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