There is no escaping the challenges that life throws at us. This realization can make it easier to accept troubles when they come our way. It is a major waste of energy fighting the 'unfairness' of life. As humans we collude collectively in the illusion of control. If I work hard, play fair etc etc, life will be good to me. It might, but then again it might not. We have no control and the sooner we accept this the sooner we can roll with the punches when they arrive. Knowing that we have not been singled out for any difficulties we might be facing is actually very helpful. We are not the cause, it happens. That's all. What matters is how we deal with what comes along and the more we can accept the impermanence of everything and everyone around us the easier the vicissitudes of life will be. Beware the second arrow! The first arrow is the stuff that happens. The second arrow can be caused by our response to what happens. More of that again.
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