Enchiridion 12: The Price of Virtue
August 28, 2021•103 words
Does it matter if things don't go exactly how you wanted it to go? Wouldn't it be better if you felt good about whatever just happened? Well you can, if you think of it like so, imagine that the price paid to keep a level head was to have that negative outcome happen.
Reverse the cause and effect. Doublethink it. Instead of seeing the spilled wine as causing the negative feelings. Think of how the spilled wine is the cost of having indifference and virtue.
Is our peace of mind and tranquility worth letting things go? Ninety five percent of the time, yes.