“Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not ‘This is misfortune’, but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’”Marcus Aurelius
When faced with a challenging situation at work, rather than viewing it as misfortune, consider it an opportunity to test your resilience and problem-solving skills - shifting your perspective can turn the situation into a chance for growth and self-improvement. Remembering that facing adversity with grace and courage is a blessing can help us navigate tough times with a positive mindset.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Courage is displayed when we choose to see challenges as opportunities for growth and character development. By reframing difficult circumstances as a chance to demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills, we can approach them with a sense of purpose and positivity. James 1:12 reminds us that persevering under trial leads to receiving the crown of life promised to those who love God, reinforcing the Stoic teaching that facing adversity with grace is a form of good fortune.