“Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind” -Aristotle

In order to achieve greatness, one must suffer through some sort of pain or difficulty.  Since the beginning of time it’s been a well known fact nothing worth having comes on its own. Even the cavemen knew hard work hunting during the day would reward them with food at night.

Survival of the fittest; This work ethic has been a staple in our world and has helped us to evolve as a society.  You’re probably thinking, is this a history lesson? No, but history has taught us this instinct we all have can work to our advantage if we apply it correctly.

Just a quick history example: During the Ice Age, almost 15,000 years ago, humans needed to discover a way to deal with the harsh conditions, or else they would die.  Using animal hide, they created clothes and shelter.  And they were conservative with their food.  They survived the ice age because of smart decisions and resourcefulness.

Obviously, we aren’t having an Ice Age anytime soon.  However, learning from situations in the past can be helpful when we are faced with a tough situation.  If you are feeling unmotivated to start your new healthy lifestyle, use your resources!  The internet is full of knowledgeable sites [  like this one (:  ] to help you get started.  And always remember, the great

Next week look forward to a post about the sometimes “dreaded” trip to the gym!

 

 

Source: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/human-origins/the-history-of-human-evolution/life-during-the-ice-age

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