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This is How You Overcome Resentment

Free yourself. Flow in your natural rhythms.

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May 06, 2026
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“Nothing will happen to me which is not conformable to the nature of the universe.” —Marcus Aurelius

Life can be funny and so random sometimes.

Because you express love, kindness and good intentions toward others doesn’t mean they’ll have the same for you. Because you work hard it doesn’t mean you’ll win and enjoy happiness, riches, and the respect of the world. And because you went to a good school, and were an exceptional student, doesn’t mean you’ll get a well-paying job and live lavish.

In fact, you’ll find the people who you think don’t deserve riches and good opportunities sit on the thrones you admire and drive the cars you only dream of.

You can get disenchanted about this fact, wondering how the fuck God works. And it’s understandable to feel this way.

But over time, you’ll come to realize that…

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