It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which we can control. Nothing is by its own nature calamitous -- even death is terrible only if we fear it.

Epictetus
It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which...
It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which...
It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which...
It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which...
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When people have negative thoughts about what is happening in their lives, they are being blown about by the winds of their own desires. They do not take control of their own destiny. They spend all their time worrying about events that could never impact them the way they expect. Instead, they need to look at how they can deal with the situation.

Change is hard and painful, but it’s inevitable and must happen if we want to continue living life as we know it. It’s better to control our attitude and make the best out of this life we have rather than fearing what lies ahead.

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