r/StoicMemes 14d ago

gratitude

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u/Some_Stoic_Man 14d ago

Why would I be grateful for a gift I never asked for?

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u/Sramanalookinfojhana 14d ago

I hope this isn't unsolicited advice, but Im a pretty pessimistic dude, and this is usually how I deal with that question

At the very least, there are many creature comforts that can be had now that no one else in history had. Moreover, there is some degree of power we have over our world (even if it has to be hard earned or just a bit) which means that we can find the internal peace to live in the world. This also means that there is something that can be done you that can help yourself and other people by just doing that thing. It varies, but it can be found

Ultimately though, the best thing to do is to find a good environment to thrive in. That is ultimately where you will find the ability to grow in. Something that gives you control and autonomy, something that gives you breathing room, that sort of thing. And that sort of thing is achieved through consistent effort, which doesn't have to be hard, but doing it everyday is

I hope this helps, it is an everyday battle to deal with whatever brings about seeing life as a burden (which isnt always an inaccurate assessment). If you want some practical advice that has genuinely really helped me make a change in my life, Id recommend watching a video on "atomic habits." Its the only book thats had a real change on my life, so I hope it can help you

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u/Some_Stoic_Man 13d ago edited 13d ago

I'm not in need of, asking for or here for advice. Life is a burden, but that's kinda just the nature of life. If it was easy and wasn't work to be alive then everyone would do it and there wouldn't be any problems. I have autonomy and am thriving with the things I can control. That is to say my situation and daily going ons. The only things in my whole life that consistently go good for me are the things I do for myself. That may be sad, and I may be unlucky, but it's still true. I still can't help that I exist or was created, nor am I trying to. Also still not going to be grateful for this stupid gift that was forced onto me. It will always be true that if I never existed I would never have had any problems, but here I am existing and having problems.

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u/Sramanalookinfojhana 13d ago

I understand. I see your doing what you can. I feel you on seeing life as a burden though. I hope you do well on your journey in this life