“Some things are within your control, and some things are not.” – Epictetus
What is within your control?
Your mind.
Your thoughts.
Your emotions.
Your spirit.
Your character.
Your approach to life.
Your values.
Your integrity.
What isn't in your control?
Everything external to you.
Once you realise this, you have the opportunity for true happiness.
True freedom.
Both happiness and freedom reside internally.
You are in complete control of this.
When you realise that external factors do not determine how you feel.
That it is ultimately up to you.
You are free to govern your own life.
To control how you feel and react.
To be truly happy.
Please see my latest blog post, "Take control of what is within your control" for more on the concept of control, an example of how I came to this self-realisation and how I deal with it on a daily basis.
Strive to live, live to strive.
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