VIII. Here's the Best Revenge
The best revenge is to not be like your enemy.
“No matter what, my task is to be good. Like gold or emerald or purple repeating to itself, ‘No matter what…my task is to be emerald, my color undiminished.’” — Marcus Aurelius
The natural reaction is to hate malicious and obnoxious people. People who’ve hurt us in the past.
But that’s playing right into their arms.
Lock in.
Your aim should be to move with pure rhythm — lofty goals, wise decisions and effective actions, always.
Nobility, thinking highly of yourself — your essence a blessing to others, duty sacred, troubles as mere slights, and glory as destined, is how you become a force that others admire and envy.
You don’t have to be an aristocrat or rich to embrace this kingly majesty.
It’s all in how you think.
Being high-minded is the ultimate alchemy. It’s your natural born right.
Tell yourself you’re feeding your ambition by controlling yourself.
Think of how strong, loved, respected and powerful you could become through that practice. How much more wealth and relationships you could pile-up. How much stronger your mind could get.
Channel your dark side and let it shine light on your work and quest for power.
Marcus Aurelius says,
“The best revenge is to not be like your enemy.”
See you tomorrow. xo
A.V