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What does it mean?
The biggest issue is dealing with things beyond one's control.
In plain terms
I struggle with problems I can't solve.
What can you take from it?
Focus energy on what you can influence, and accept the rest.

Where it applies

  • health diagnosis
  • economic downturn
  • relationship breakup

Putting it to work

  • mindful acceptance
  • prioritizing actionable steps

Questions to consider

  • What can you change right now?
  • How do you cope with lack of control?

Another view

It may discourage effort to improve seemingly immutable situations.

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