The Good Life Handbook: Epictetus' Stoic Classic Enchiridion by Epictetus

Author:Epictetus
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: The Stoic Gym Publications
Published: 2016-12-01T04:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 26

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Apply your wisdom to yourself

When a friend breaks a cup, we are quick to say, “Oh, too bad. But these things happen.” But when we break a cup we are easily upset. We need to accept what happens to us in the same spirit as we expect others to accept their lot.

We can apply this understanding to more serious things. When someone else’s spouse or child dies, we commonly say, “Well, that’s part of life.” But when one of our own family members is involved we say, “Poor me. Why did this happen to me?”

Remember how wisely you understand when others face unfortunate situations. Apply the same wisdom when something unfortunate happens to you. Learn to accept whatever happens.

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