Enchiridion 18 shows that when events occur we should not get carried away through externals. We make judgements and impressions that we can misinterpret.

We make think things will happen without any basis. Ambiguous signs may be seen as a threat. But we can choose to make things better four ourselves by not getting carried away with impressions.

The driving force behind your actions and emotions is not your rational, conscious mind. While you may believe that you are intentionally in control of your behavior, it is, in fact, your subconscious mind that is in control.

But it may also surprise you to learn that you can influence your subconscious, which, in turn, can help you make positive changes in your emotions and actions.