STOP AND THINK – There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. (Epictetus, 1st century Greek stoic philosopher)
The philosopher’s counsel has at least one worthy lesson: worrying about the future will not bring happiness. You can’t control the future by the power of your will. But, is that really all there is to finding happiness? The stoic might find a measure of peace when he can overcome anxiety, but there must be some more positive approach to finding lasting joy.
The prospect of the righteous is joy. (Proverbs 10:28)