Why did this happen?

The notion that one thing causes another thing is widely embraced but also meritless. There is no such thing as a sole cause. Everything causes everything.

A place by the fire

The good news is bad news first. That’s why, when misfortune comes, we must open our door to the black-robed stranger, motion him in and welcome him to a place by the fire.

Why did this happen?

Some say that everything that happens, happens for a reason. But this is not even remotely true. Everything happens for innumerable reasons. We are part of a bigger story than Me and Mine.

I oughta know by now

If I order a red car and the dealer delivers a red car, am I surprised that it’s red? Similarly, knowing Life is a stage for things to go wrong on, am I upset when it happens?

Riding high in April

Life is arranged in such a way that things are continually going wrong. If we know this—I mean, really know it—then we won’t feel upset or aggrieved when the inevitable happens.