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RE: The Handbook of Epictetus (How to be happier!)
When you wish to do something that you know is correct, and you have taken this action while level-headed and have considered it thoroughly, you should not consider the response of others to be of importance.
This is an important thing to remember especially in a place like the internet where there is nearly always a spectrum of people listening and commenting. It is very easy to only focus on the negative feedback and ignore the useful responses that are often in between.
People need to remember that security is an illusion itself and the mind is the place where the concept resides and can be destroyed. This requires an examined approach to life, not an emotional reaction.
I absolutely agree, @tarazkp. Sometimes, however, it's just as dutiful to ensure you're not purposely placing yourself in places or situations where the negative can be overwhelming even to a well-disciplined stoic.
Thanks so much for the feedback!
This is true but I think the barrier has to be continually attacked until there is no barrier left, otherwise one always has a weakness that can be manipulated. I am not saying that it is possible to remove all barriers but, if they are shifted so far out to where no one else dares tread, they cannot be used to force a reaction.