Amor fati

Travis Knowlton LCSW
2 min readApr 10, 2023

Amor fati is a Latin phrase that translates to "love of fate" or "love of one's fate." It is a philosophical concept that originated with the Stoic philosophers and has been embraced by other thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche.

Amor fati involves accepting one's current situation, even if it is difficult or painful, and embracing it as an opportunity for growth and learning. It means taking responsibility for one's life and choices rather than blaming outside circumstances.

In Nietzsche's philosophy, amor fati is a way of affirming life in its totality, including the good and the…

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Travis Knowlton LCSW

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