When you are grieved about anything external it is not the thing itself which afflicts you, but your judgement about it. This judgement it is in your power to efface. If you are grieved about anything in your own disposition, who can prevent you from correcting your principles of life? If you are grieved because you do not set about some work which seems to you sound and virtuous, go about it effectually rather than grieve that it is undone.
Focus on What You Can Control
Focus on What You Can Control
Focus on What You Can Control
When you are grieved about anything external it is not the thing itself which afflicts you, but your judgement about it. This judgement it is in your power to efface. If you are grieved about anything in your own disposition, who can prevent you from correcting your principles of life? If you are grieved because you do not set about some work which seems to you sound and virtuous, go about it effectually rather than grieve that it is undone.