...the three things I cannot change are the past, the truth,

...the three things I cannot change are the past, the truth, and you.

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In her book "Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers," Anne Lamott explores the idea of accepting certain unchangeable aspects of life. She emphasizes that the past, the truth, and other individuals in our lives are beyond our control, which can be a source of both frustration and liberation. By acknowledging these constants, readers are encouraged to focus on what can be changed and to find peace amidst the unchangeable.

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