Delphic Maxim of the Week 6/26

Μὴ ἐπὶ παντὶ λυποῦ - Grieve for no one

Delphic Maxim of the Week. Grieve for no one | Μὴ ἐπὶ παντὶ λυποῦ

“Do not let yourself be overcome by grief. It is not the way of the noble to let grief overcome you, whether a friendship broke apart, a love or someone died. It is not good to wallow in grief. You can be sad, for that is human. Maybe the wording seems harsh to us. But grief is a powerful emotion, and too easy we get accustomed to it. Some people then manage to use their grief, aiming to get comforts and pity from others. People who can not get over a loss for a too long time become a burden for others. Be sad of a loss, but learn to let go and move on, for if you allow your life to be overcome by grief and sadness, it can become like an addiction, and you may fall ever deeper into apathy.”