249. Commusings: Eat Dirt

Published: Dec. 14, 2021, 8 a.m.

Just as exposure to the natural environment builds a strong immune system, exposure to insult and ridicule can help you build mental resilience. The ancient Greeks dubbed this quality of character \u201ceuthymia,\u201d a state of unflappable positivity that emerges from living calmly and steadily and being undisturbed by fear or offense. Commusings is our Sunday morning newsletter where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. To sign up, visit onecommune.com. And for more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno."