“We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.” (Epictetus) Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who believed that many of life’s events are simply beyond our control, so relax and learn to adjust. I wonder if Queens of the Stone Age knew of Epictetus when they wrote their song, “Go With the Flow?” Chiropractors and psychologists do adjustments to ease pain, and I suppose we could do the same. ;-) Jack
FROM SF: And ...‘Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. You are in charge of your attitude.’ (Charles Swindell?)===JACK: Chuck Swindoll is "one of those televangelists," but that shouldn't deter you from the valisity of the words you quoted. He's written many books, one of which caught my eye,,,"Esther, A Woman of Strength and Dignity." Maybe someone has said that about you!
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: I guess nothing stays the same so just take one day at a time! My new hip replacement has slowed me down but I am looking forward to a granddaughters college graduation and a grandsons high school graduation on Fort Worth Tx. The college graduation is in Gainesville. ====JACK: I remember when hip replacements were new. Not always good. A friend had to have his done 3 times, and it still wasn't what had been promised. They've come a long way since then. Our own graduations are in the faded past, aren't they?
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