230618 What I learned in my studies this morning 3

It's not as I want.

— Oh, if I could turn back time. —

Fool! The world moves on.

Thoughts:

Let’s not wish we could turn back time or remake the universe according to our preference. Not when it would be far better and far easier to remake ourselves. ~ Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic for June 18

Thats my objection to most prayer. People are not praying for the wisdom and courage and strength to do what is right. They're praying for the laws of the universe to be temporarily suspended in their favor.

Pray instead for the character to continue on despite what has happened.

Today's Meditation: