There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
–Epictetus (c.55–c.135 C.E.)
So what things are beyond the power of our will? Or what things do we believe are beyond the power of our will? Will we ever be able to live together in peace, in a society premised upon our natural equality, where we support each other voluntarily, out of love, if we do not believe it possible? I suppose simply worrying about this will not produce desirable results, but if I do nothing at all to bring it about, will it arrive on its own? Is my help needed?
