#Striving

From Suffering to Vitality: The Power of Striving

Ultimately, Césaire’s aphorism invites us to reconsider our relationship with suffering and desire. Instead of languishing in dissatisfaction, we are urged to convert yearning into motion. This shift from suffering to striving, as seen across philosophical and historical contexts, marks the difference between mere existence and truly living. Thus, to strive is not just to survive the pains of desire but to embrace the fullness of life’s possibilities. [...]

To Make Oneself, It Is Better to Strive Than to Reach – Marie de France

Marie de France, a 12th-century poet, is considered one of the earliest known female writers in French literature. Her works often explored themes of moral virtue, inner strength, and the emotional growth of individuals. [...]