A reflection practice from Stoic philosophy: separating what is in your control from what is not, to find clarity and reduce unnecessary suffering.
Guidance
Sit comfortably and take a few breaths. Bring to mind something that is troubling you right now. Ask yourself: Is this in my control? If yes — what action can I take? What is within my power? If no — can I accept what I cannot change? Can I release my resistance to it? Notice the difference between effort and outcome. You control your effort. You do not control the result. Rest in the clarity of knowing what is yours to carry, and what is not.
Found in many traditions