What is bad luck? Opinion. What are conflict, dispute, blame, accusation, irreverence, and frivolity? They are all opinions, and more than that, they are opinions that lie outside of our own reasoned choice, presented as if they were good or evil. Let a person shift their opinions only to what belongs in the field of their own choice, and I guarantee that person will have peace of mind, whatever is happening around them.
The excerpt explores the concept of bad luck and various negative sentiments such as conflict, dispute, and blame. It suggests that these feelings are merely opinions that are often accepted without personal reasoning. Instead of attributing external events to good or evil, individuals should focus on thoughts and beliefs that stem from their own choices.
By doing so, the text argues, a person can achieve inner peace regardless of external circumstances....
