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It is in our power to have no opinion about a thing, and so be at peace.
Marcus Aurelius · Meditations · paraphrase
What it means today

Suffering needs a story. Refuse to add the story, and there is nothing left to suffer over. The pause before judging is the gap that holds your peace.

Try this todayWhen a strong reaction comes up, try to suspend judgment for ten breaths.
Today’s questionWhat opinions am I holding that I could simply release?
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