There is a story of a Zen master who had a beautiful prized cup. He would repeat to himself, “The glass is already broken.” And so when it actually did break, he simply said, “Of course.”
Devastation—that feeling that we’re absolutely crushed by an event—depends on how unlikely we considered that event in the first place. Expecting the worst outcome can soothe anxiety and bring peace of mind.
This video was inspired by Ryan Holiday's book The Daily Stoic.
“Fortune falls heavily on those for whom she’s unexpected. The one always on the lookout easily endures.” - Seneca
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