It’s Friday! Which means I’m here to pass on some knowledge to not only kick start your weekend but to hopefully kickstart a better you, strap in folks because this one is bound to ruffle a few feathers 🧠
This Fridays blog is all about “practical enlightenment” and why adversity is so important
No, not that airy fairy, eternal bliss, end of all suffering, bullshitty kind of enlightenment that you may read on the back of a postcard or in a fortune cookie.
On the contrary, I see practical enlightenment as becoming comfortable with the idea that some suffering is always inevitable-that no matter what you do, life is comprised of failures, loss, regrets, and even the occasional death.
Now, I can hear you say “Jesus Christ Lee, sounds a bit blunt” but hear me out because once you become comfortable with all the shit that life throws at you (and it will throw a lot of shit, trust me), you become invincible in a sort of low level spiritual way.
After all, the only way to overcome pain is to first learn how to bear it.
Something you learn in the military quite quickly.
Adversity in its many many forms is also important for finding what you’re truly capable of.
Every scenario life throws at you peels a layer of yourself free that you never new existed. Whether it be dealing with the sudden illness of a loved one, to training for a marathon. Only when you ask your body and mind to do something it’s never done before, will you truly understand just how strong you are both physically and mentally.
Yes you may cry, you may fall down, you may even feel like it will never get better, but I’m here to tell you it does, so shed your tears, pick yourself up and tell yourself it will get better because YOU SAY SO!
So remember, You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
Oh and drink your coffee! 😏
Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend, see you on Monday 🫡🧠
Tactical Psychology 