as the philosopher Epictetus put it a person who…

as the philosopher Epictetus put it a person who does not sleep walk through the world, moreover, is free to respond to situations in the right way, without hesitation - - - - as if they were questions asked all of a sudden. A violent attack, a quarrel, the loss of a friend: all these are demands bark that you by life, as by a school teacher trying to catch you not paying attention in class. Even a moment of boredom is such a question. Whatever happens, however unforeseen it is, you should be able to respond in a precisely suitable way. That is why for montagna, learning to live appropriately is the great and glorious masterpiece of human life. Keywords serenity as epictetus wrote do not seek to have everything that happens happen to you as you wish, but wish for everything they happen as it actually does happen and your life will be serene.

— from Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit) · How to Live by Sarah Bakewell

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