Every event has two handles - one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. If your brother does you wrong, don’t grab it by his wronging, because this is the handle incapable of lifting it. Instead, use the other - that he is your brother, that you were raised together, and then you will have to hold the handle that carries.”
Epictetus, Enchiridion, 43
I wonder how Epictetus’ example applies in today’s culture of throwing away friends and family for even the slightest social/interpersonal/political infraction. Would it hold up? Would we “modern sensibility” people of today be able to grab the handle of family or friendship instead of the handle of the “wronging”? Today, we’re supposed to be more advanced as a species, and know more than ever before about the rest of the world… shit, you’d think there would be MORE understanding instead of less.
Maybe the above isn't the right thing to say. Maybe I'll end up losing members to my congregation
Maybe… just maybe we can all try the other handle? Please?
(See y’all tomorrow)
Maybe the above isn't the right thing to say. Maybe I'll end up losing members to my congregation
Maybe… just maybe we can all try the other handle? Please?
(See y’all tomorrow)
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