What are some ways to become stronger mentally and emotionally in life? How can someone overcome their fears and insecurities?
I just finished reading Montaigne’s essay “On the cannibals”, referring to the people from America, back in the 15th hundredths.
He mentioned why they went to war with other peoples from the zone, and the reason was not to get more land or to steal their crops and women, but to be able to show their courage.
When they captured their enemies and took them to their towns, they didn’t mistreat them. No, all the contrary, they treated them as kings, providing them with all the necessities they needed. Why? Because after a while, they were going to eat them, as the ultimate revenge.
You might think that they fed them to get them fat, but no. They fed them because they wanted them to hold dear to life, to break them, and have them implore for mercy, only then would they be completely defeated once their constancy and spirit were broken.
Now, what does this have to do with the question?
It’s way more common to value crap that will make you weak. We value having over being. We value having so much that we forget how to “be” in the world. Think about it. If you’re on Instagram, you’ll value attention and likes over authenticity. Or if you’re…
