Thousands of causes upstream of this moment bring it into being, and we cannot control most of them, so we need to accept this mentally
Summary
- Thousands of causes upstream of this moment bring it into being, and we cannot control most of them, so we need to accept this mentally
Details
- Acceptance helps us be serene adn peaceful in the face of a chaotic life
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But then we lock onto particular results, and get frustrated and self-critical if they don’t happen. The truth is, ten thousand causes upstream of this moment are bringing it into being, and most of them are beyond anyone’s control. Recognizing this fact and accepting it may feel initially alarming, like being swept along down a river. But as you get used to it, you could feel an easing of tension and drivenness, and a growing serenity.
Related
- Embrace radical acceptance when annoying things happen
- Have the ability to accept things that are less than perfect
- Japanese wisdom - Shikata Ga Nai - Accepting what you cannot change
- Illusion of control
- Learn how to exercise some control over how and what you think - David Foster Wallace
- Confront the reality of our limited control over events
- Differentiate between what you can control and what you cant