Stoics Use This to Handle Obstacles
The Alchemy of ‘Good’ — your philosopher’s stone.
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“This is the magic wand of Hermes. ‘Touch what you will,’ the saying goes, ‘and it will turn into gold.’ Nay, but bring whatever you will and I will turn it into a good. “What will you make of disease?” I will show its character, I will shine in it, I will be firm, I will be serene, I will not fawn upon my physician, I will not pray for death… Everything that you give I will turn into something blessed, productive of happiness, august, enviable.” — Epictetus
Think of your mind as the Wand of Hermes, a symbol of transformation representing the ability to unite opposing forces, e.g., ord…
