Mountain Zen Den Podcast

“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.” ~ Lao Tzu   The ancient philosopher, teacher and Stoic, Epictetus said, “Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.” It takes wisdom and the habit of thoughtful effort to discern the difference.  The things that are within our control are simple and few, but powerful! Our own opinions and behaviors (basically, our responses to outside events and stimuli) Our aspirations and desires The things that repel us He goes on to say, “It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility, and outer effectiveness become possible.” We are all likely, familiar with the AA Serenity Prayer – “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.” Serenity,