There is one phrase that I have seen repeatedly used during these past months as people have been feeling anxious about this pandemic and its devastating impact - “This too shall pass.” People use it to instill calm, to remind each other that there have been times like this in history before, that there will be a time when things will change for the better. It is such a small but reassuring phrase, and it made me think about where it came from. So I researched it and thought I would share with you what I found. Historians suggest "This too shall pass" is a Persian adage, originally written by medieval Sufi poets, and then translated and used in multiple languages over the centuries. It reflects on the temporary nature of the human condition and has since been expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures. Wherever it is used, it encourages people to imagine that, although things are difficult or painful in the moment, a better time lies ahead. It is a reminder about the power and healing potential of words, and how ”This too shall pass” is just as reassuring today in these difficult times as it was all those centuries ago.
Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! — Melanie