There's no sense crying over what can't be changed' 'that's what people cry over, things they can't change'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often cry about things they cannot control, which is the very reason for the initial statement.
- In plain terms
- People cry about unchangeable things even though crying does not change them.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus energy on what you can change instead of what you cannot.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is worth grieving?
- When is acceptance better than resistance?
Another view
Sometimes processing emotions is necessary before accepting change.
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