Learn to distinguish what you can and can't control. Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, desires and the things that repel us. They are directly subject to our influence.
EpictetusRead
Two thoughts cannot coexist at the same time: if the clear light of mindfulness is present, there is no room for mental twilight.
Interpretation
Mindfulness allows for clear thinking and eliminates confusion.
This quote emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in our mental clarity. It suggests that when we practice mindfulness, our thoughts become clear and focused, leaving no space for confusion or distraction, which is metaphorically described as 'mental twilight.'
In practice
During a wellness seminar, this quote was used to highlight the importance of mindfulness in achieving mental clarity.
Learn to distinguish what you can and can't control. Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, desires and the things that repel us. They are directly subject to our influence.
... as a slow-witted human being I have a very small head and I had better learn to live with it and to respect my limitations and give them full credit, rather than to try to ignore them, for the latter vain effort will be punished by failure.
We are all failures - at least the best of us are.
Speculation is a parasite feeding upon values, creating none.
Simplicity is power. The power to do less of what doesn't matter and more of what does.
The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason.
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