There is wisdom in the advice to not stress the things in life you can't control. There are few things that can be, so relax and take the helm of over the things you can. Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) beautifully encapsulated the concept when he wrote for a long-ago sermon what has come to be called the Serenity Prayer, a staple maxim alluded to in 12-step programs: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." In other words, change what you can and leave the rest to chance.
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