"Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable."9/29/2015 I think this quote can be taken a few ways. I think that the quote is flawed first off for saying that we should "change the changeable". Just because something CAN be changed, it doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be. Some things are fine as they are. However, I think this is just me over-thinking the quote, and that what it means is that if something NEEDS to be changed, then do so. However, if you can't change something that you'd like to see changed... then just accept it and move on. Stressing over something won't do any good.
I'd like to offer a very recent example. Last night, one of my best friends was getting upset and panicking because her little sister was sick and was shaking and throwing up. Her parents wouldn't let her offer any help and essentially refused to give her any information about the situation. Thus, she retreated to her room to text me frantically and ask for me to help calm her. The best piece of advice I could offer her was to not spaz about it. Stressing yourself out about something that can't be helped is pointless... what's happening will still happen no matter HOW much you over-think it. I know firsthand how hard it can be to watch someone you love hurt and feel helpless... but stressing is not the way to go. It does absolutely nothing. "Remove yourself from the unacceptable" is the final part of this quote... if you deem something unacceptable, do not involve yourself in it. Stay away from it. Don't go looking for trouble, and you'll often stay out of it... that's what I've learned. It's sound advice, and it's true. If you DO find yourself in trouble... remove yourself from it. Don't get involved with things that go against your own moral code. Anyway, I'm done with this post... and I also want a coolatta. So I will leave this here. ~Maddie
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