I always loved browsing such posts on reddit, so thought I should make one on lemmy too
Edit: Usually these kind of posts only used to have excerpts from books or ancient proverbs, but now I am seeing a lot more quotes from shows/movies/games are also resonating with people. It’s pretty cool to see.
Some people give me shit for it, but one that’s actually gotten me through some struggles is “despite all my rage, I’m still just a rat in a cage.” I have a tendency to push back against things that feel unfair/unjust and it often is more destructive and time-consuming than it’s worth. Sometimes i need a reminder to just accept things the way they are.
The art of happiness boils down to this
Can I do something about this thing that upsets me?
*Yes? Then do it or make plans to reach a place where you’re in power to do it *
No? Then do not spend your time being concerned over it.
Try to practice this when you find yourself the rat in a cage. I hope you can break that rusty cage, and run.
That sounds very similar to Desiderata.
Edit: whoops, I meant the Serenity Prayer. Desiderata is also very good though.
For those who don’t know it: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.
I’m Atheist, but it’s still helpful to me.