Appalachian Wisdom: What cannot be cured must be endured
12/11/23 • 6 min
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Drawing wisdom from the resiliency of the Appalachian people, this episode is a deep exploration of the old saying, "what cannot be cured, must be endured." As your host, Craig Van Slyke, I bridge the gap between this profound outlook and the core belief of Stoicism - the acceptance that some things are within our control and others aren't. I take you on a journey, not only across the rough Appalachian terrain, but also to the storm-ridden Gulf Coast, where people's resilience shines through their ability to weather storms and rebuild their lives.
This episode is not just about understanding survival strategies; it's about learning to truly live. I share different practices drawn from these enduring communities that can help you navigate and thrive during tough times. We explore how focusing on immediate needs, embracing what we can control, and finding joy in small pleasures can help us endure the hard times. Guided by examples and personal anecdotes, I hope to inspire you to adopt a mindset of acceptance and resilience, empowering you to brave life's storms. So come along, let's live well and flourish together.
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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/
The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].
Production assistant - Paul Robert
Drawing wisdom from the resiliency of the Appalachian people, this episode is a deep exploration of the old saying, "what cannot be cured, must be endured." As your host, Craig Van Slyke, I bridge the gap between this profound outlook and the core belief of Stoicism - the acceptance that some things are within our control and others aren't. I take you on a journey, not only across the rough Appalachian terrain, but also to the storm-ridden Gulf Coast, where people's resilience shines through their ability to weather storms and rebuild their lives.
This episode is not just about understanding survival strategies; it's about learning to truly live. I share different practices drawn from these enduring communities that can help you navigate and thrive during tough times. We explore how focusing on immediate needs, embracing what we can control, and finding joy in small pleasures can help us endure the hard times. Guided by examples and personal anecdotes, I hope to inspire you to adopt a mindset of acceptance and resilience, empowering you to brave life's storms. So come along, let's live well and flourish together.
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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/
The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].
Production assistant - Paul Robert
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The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].
Production assistant - Paul Robert
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The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].
Production assistant - Paul Robert
AI Goes to College - Appalachian Wisdom: What cannot be cured must be endured
Transcript
Welcome to Live Well and Flourish . I'm your host , craig Van Slyke . Recently I ran across what supposedly an old Appalachian sang what cannot be cured must be endured .
Speaker 1The saying struck me for several reasons . I love Appalachian culture , having lived briefly in Boone , north Carolina .
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