Stop Taking Things Personally: The Stoic Cure for Emotional Wounds
Recently, I heard a lot of things about myself—at a family gathering, at work, and in passing conversations where people speak quickly and think slowly. In the past, this would have crushed me. I would have spiraled into overthinking, sadness, and even depression. But this time… I didn’t break. I was untouchable. Not because people were kinder. Not because life suddenly became gentle. But because the Stoics have been quietly rewiring me. And for the first time, I felt the freedom they promised. This blog—and my YouTube channel—exists for this reason. To remind myself, again and again: You are not them. Focus on what matters to you. Listen to the people in whose eyes you find love. And so, today, I want to share the lesson that changed everything. When Someone’s Opinion Ruins Your Day If someone’s opinion can ruin your day , you’ve handed them a kingdom they never earned. Most emotional wounds don’t arrive with drama. They slip in quietly: A tone. A look. A small sentence dropped like...
