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The Harsh Military Lesson That Transformed My Life
Learning to live in the moment is a superpower
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
— Roman Philosopher, Marcus Aurelius —
Finding Inner Peace During Hard Times
During my US Naval deployment in 2017, I would encounter the heaviest mental load I have ever lived through. A difficult time where I was cut off from society and would be forced to decide how strong I really am.
In the months leading up to this deployment, I suffered a number of personal tragedies.
The grief of dealing with the tragic deaths of two childhood cousins due to gun violence would hang over me like a dark cloud.
The abrupt, and painful, end of a once-thriving relationship with an ex.
While dealing with the increasingly heavy mantle of carrying the responsibility of defending my country and those around me.
As a US Navy mechanic, I wasn’t on the front lines — my battles came from keeping the war effort going. My job was to keep metal beast alive and well as airstrikes flew against our…
