Ancient Stoic philosophy, particularly the writings of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, can provide psychological resilience and help individuals overcome trauma, as demonstrated by Navy SEAL Staff Sergeant Jake Thompson who used Aurelius' wisdom to survive an ambush in Afghanistan and defeat PTSD afterward.
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Navy SEAL Says 2000-Year-Old Book Saved His Life in CombatAdded:
Did you know a Navy SEAL [music] credited a 2,000-year-old Roman emperor's diary for saving his life?
Marcus Aurelius wrote his [music] personal thoughts while leading brutal military campaigns. Centuries later, Staff Sergeant Jake Thompson [music] carried those same words into Afghanistan. When his unit was ambushed and he watched his best friend die, Aurelius' wisdom became [music] his lifeline. You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this [music] and you will find strength. That ancient Stoic principle didn't just help him survive combat. It helped him defeat the PTSD [music] that nearly destroyed him afterwards.
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