Circumstances are what they are.

Some things are within our control, some beyond.

By making us aware of the circumstances, we develop the ability to distinguish between those circumstances within and those beyond our control.

It’s an essential understanding that enables us to learn how we can adapt to the circumstances.

We may not be able to control the rain, but we may be able to choose when to leave the house and how to dress. And as we discover that the ground is more slippery than expected, we can still choose how fast we walk.

Sadly, we often contribute to making adapting and accepting the circumstances more difficult by remaining attached to what feels like an optimal situation to us.