What is The Sword of Damocles in your life? This isn't the future we wanted, nor is the hardships that have come with it. An ever-present fear and dread that plagues us every day in this inescapable present. If you want it to end you will have to push through it to build a better future for yourself and those you hold most dear. We live in an age that has made the legend "The Sword of Damocles," more relevant now than it ever has been. Though not in the way you may think. For it isn't those in power that feel this dread, the present ruling class won't dare let it happen... or so they let you think. "What is the Sword of Damocles you ask?" and "Why does it matter?" The Sword of Damocles was a moral parable written by the Roman philosopher Cicero in 45 B.C. In the story, the ever paranoid and tyrannical king Dionysius II of the Sicilian city of Syracuse had become annoyed with a pandering Damocles who showered him with complaints and praise" How wonderous your life must be my great king." Now bear in mind this king was so scared of being assassinated that he slept in a bed chamber surrounded by a deep moat and would only trust his daughters with shaving his beard. He also ruled his kingdom with an iron fist as a result. One day Dionysius had grown tired of it and asks Damocles " Since this life delights you," then with a smile, “Do you wish to taste it yourself and make a trial of my good fortune?” So a feast was held in Damocles's honor and Dionysius ordered his servants and slaves to serve him. He even let him sit on his throne. (Also I think this is where to term king for a day came from) For a time Damocles was enjoying being the king. Until the king commanded his guards to hang a razor-sharp sword over Damcles's head. Hung by a single horsehair. After what must have felt like an eternity Damocles was so terrified he begged to leave the throne no longer being able to enjoy a feast meant for a king. Resentment politics of today as well as this endless "Alamism or ims' in general," pushed on us daily, hell you could say hourly at this rate. Has in a way become a Sword being held over our heads. Not by a horsehair mind you but a politician and rabid media. Always demanding "You'll like it or else," and "You should ashamed of your privileges!!" It was bad enough when the priest did it with Christianity. Nowadays it's done by a cult of woke that has seen fit it destroy any part of life for you. With an elite class of Jackasses and Rhinos willing to make it happen. Half the time I'm not sure what the difference between an activist, socialist, politician, journalist, dictator, and business tycoon is. If you thought "Spelling," you're on the same page as I am. We all are really... It's not just them though a Sword of Damocles can be anything that is making your life hard to enjoy. A dying family member, your child finding new ways to get into trouble, going to court being accused of a crime you know you didn't do, trying to earn enough to pay your bills for the month, and facing surgery to save your life or that of your spouse, etc... Stress, hardship, loss, fear, and pain. That is your personal Sword of Damocles which you feel will fall on you at any second. The best way to deal with it is to accept it. It will fall and it may kill you or cause you more pain. Sadly this is life and there isn't anything you can do to stop it, avoid it, or ignore it. It is out of your control so accept it and more importantly push through and move on. Your willpower is all you need to outrun it. The Sword is worth all that is around you. Move forward and enjoy whatever you can in life and don't let it cut in too deep. You don't need faith, nerves, or anger to get you through it. Let it fall knowing that when it hits you won't be afraid of it anymore. You can pick up the pieces and move on. I have done this so many times yet, even I find myself scared of it still today. More because I have more than one life to care for. My wife and kids need me. But if I let this rule my life I'll miss the parts that matter. It's a shame so many including the Lefty Twittercrates have forgotten this lesson or maybe that is the point. I don't know and I no longer care. All you can do is push through this pain. You will survive it and those who love will always be there to help you.. and so will people like me. It will hurt, but it won't last forever. Through all our tears we will find our way forward, with the home waiting for us at the end. Build Yourself Today A Better Future... #minds #philosophy #bytbf #selfhelp #stoicism