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A Sleepless Night of Marcus Aurelius

A parable about wakefulness, duty, and the quiet truths found when the world is asleep. Night opens the sky, and thought shifts into honesty. The stars keep their distance, teaching us ours. The moon moves slowly, as all understanding does. Perspective arrives without hurry, but it arrives. I can’t sleep the next night in a row. My thoughts wander to my children, my husband, my father… and always, still, to my late mum. So many beautiful summers I had with her. She was an adventurous lady — brave in quiet ways — and even from behind the iron curtain she somehow managed to travel abroad and show us a little piece of the world. She taught me something simple: "When you can’t sleep, don’t let your mind spiral into worries. Tell a story instead. Write something. Give your thoughts a place to land." So I do. And tonight, my story drifts toward Marcus Aurelius — another restless soul who once lay awake, turning over the weight of life in the dark. A Sleepless Night of Marcus Aure...
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 I Decided to Win—With God, Stoicism, and Gratitude

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There was a time when life felt like it had taken everything from me. I faced cancer—a battle that shook me to my core. And just when I thought I had endured enough, I lost my mum. The grief was heavy, the sadness endless. I felt destroyed, as if the world had dyed my soul in darkness.

But one day, I made a choice. I decided not to let illness or sorrow define me. I decided to win—not just against cancer, not just against grief, but against the silence inside me that whispered I was broken.

What helped me survive was my faith in God and the wisdom of Stoic philosophy. Faith gave me strength when I felt weak, reminding me that I was never alone. Stoicism taught me to see obstacles as lessons, to accept what I cannot control, and to focus on the power of my own thoughts. Together, they became my compass through chaos.

And through reflection, I realized something surprising: for most of my life, I never wanted to be rich. I thought wealth was unnecessary, even wrong. My heart was set on marriage, children, and a happy family. But I now understand that rejecting wealth was a mistake. Money does not bring happiness, but it makes life gentler, easier, and full of opportunities to serve and love more deeply.

I am a woman who has walked through obstacles, but I am also a woman who has chosen light. My scars remind me of battles fought, but my spirit reminds me of victories claimed.

To anyone reading this: if you feel destroyed, know that you can decide to win too. With faith, philosophy, and gratitude, your soul can be dyed with courage, abundance, and peace.

🌸With love and resilience, Mila Morris • The Jolly Good Planet




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