Enchiridion 8 shows that we need to be realistic in what we can expect in life. We cannot have things go our way all the time. We have to accept what happens in life for tranquility. We can take control of aspects of our lives to deal with what happens.

There is a common idea that “life is a rollercoaster” with many ups and downs. It is true that life does have its ups and downs, but it doesn’t have to be out of control. This perception may lead to accepting more volatility than you really need to if you know how to take control of your life.