“The art of life is not controlling what happens to us, but using what happens to us.” — Gloria Steinem
I’m not sure how I feel about this. I love the idea of relinquishing control while following my dreams. At the same time, I also appreciate the notion that I’m choosing the boring life, and if I wanted the wild nights, I could have that. Which means I’m maintaining some sort of control.
I do know creating situations where you intentionally make yourself suffer is not nearly as book-worthy as life’s natural forms of suffering. The nature of living has challenges that do the work for us. Why make it up when you can just tell the truth?
What do you think?
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