There are a few problems or challenges that we cannot solve or reconcile. Only a few merit our dedication. Ask yourself three questions related to the issue at hand:
Question 1: Is this my problem?
Do I have any control over the situation? If so, what can I do differently, what is the most crucial element that I must address, and who can I possibly involve to help find a solution? If it’s not something I can control, who is the person who can best address this?
Question 2: Is this a natural inevitability?
For example, you cannot control the weather or the finality of death nor avoid taxes. Some things will happen, and all we can control is how we react to them.
Question 3: Do I care enough?
The question is, you may be able to control or have some influence, but for what purpose and reason? We are far too apt to take on more than we need to and for no personal or consequential benefit. This is apparent when we get involved in the affairs of others. Merely stopping yourself and asking, ‘do I care enough?’ will likely change your outlook on the matter, but even more so, the time you spend directly solving for it and indirectly mulling it over.
There are times when just not caring is what is necessary.
