Don't Force things (Stoic)
We all live in this world wanting that things go our way always, we always want that people should think our way, act our way, understand why we think this way and all. I remember my last nationals game, game on the line we needed 3 pts to win. I got the basketball and instead of passing it to a better option I forced a shot and missed. We lost there, there i learnt dont force shots, for it will never go in.
But can you control people ? No you can't. can you control events ? upto some extent ? yes but if someone wants to do something he or she will do that no matter what. If people want to hurt you, they will and by no means I am saying that all people hurt you intentionally. That's definitely not the case. All i am saying is that people will do whatever they want regardless of your thoughts, morals and beliefs. Now what can you do in this ? the more you force people, they more they will, the more you will push them away.
why make people so important ?
Then can you do ? Let it all come to you, now this is not for the things that you have to work hard for. work hard, earn your spot. But when it comes to people and the moment let it all come to you. In case of people, they will show you who they are. control what you can and dont worry about the things that you cant control for it will all come to you naturally. All you have to think for very minimum is "if they wanted to they would"
it is i who face the wicked, crocked and liars but atleast I dont have to lie when I look myself in the mirror. accept yourself as you are and work on thyself, accept people as they are and leave them like that. for if they want to be better they will be.
Regards AS