Prepare, Then Release

Nothing lasts.

Blame is waste.

Control is an illusion.

Resisting reality only multiplies suffering. Strength comes from meeting circumstance as it is—flowing with it, not against it.

Preparation is the antidote. Contemplate what may come. Anticipate without fear. Premeditate with clarity.

Mental rehearsal turns shock into familiarity. What has been expected arrives lighter, stripped of its power to disturb.

“Whatever has been well anticipated comes as a welcome release.” — Seneca

Release the need to control outcomes and you gain independence from emotional distress. Accept the situation. Exhibit virtue. Act with strong character.

Exposure builds resilience. Habituation creates freedom.

Prepare the mind—then let go.