Life often feels like a series of events we try to control, doesn't it?

We meticulously plan our days, set our goals, and harbor expectations about how things should unfold. But let's be real—how often do things go exactly as we wish?

Enter the wisdom of Epictetus: instead of insisting that life bends to our will, we can choose to align our will with life.

Imagine embracing each day not as a potential battleground of disappointments but as a stream that we willingly float along, accepting its twists and turns with composure and grace.

So, when you're stuck in traffic that's making you late, or when a sudden downpour soaks your new shoes, ask yourself: Can I fight this moment, or can I accept it and adapt?

The Stoic approach urges us to find peace in the latter.

By wishing for events to happen just as they do, we're not giving up on making plans or setting goals.

Instead, we're cultivating resilience—fine-tuning our ability to cope with the unpredictability of life.

This attitude diminishes frustration and grants us a smoother journey through our daily ups and downs.

Next time when life goes off-script, consider it a scene in your personal growth. How will you choose to act in it?