Key points

With practice and focus, people can learn to control negative or unhelpful thoughts.

One doesn't have to be perfect to be a good person.

The things within one's control are the things that matter the most.

I set out to write about the impact that sudden unwanted changes can have on one’s perceptions of success, to argue that most circumstances in life are beyond our control, and, therefore, the best we can do is to adjust to this reality. However, upon reflection, I believe that what we can solidly assert to be true is greater, and emotionally more important, than what we cannot control. Therefore, identifying the difference between the two categories is vital for success in mastering consciousness: what you can assure versus events or decisions that you do not control. Your

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