4. Detachment from External Events
• Individuals should cultivate a sense of detachment from external events and focus instead on their own inner state on oachieve a greater sense of peace and equanimity.
• Our emotions and reactions should not be dictated by external events but rather by our own rational judgments.
• Pursuit of external things such as wealth, power, or pleasure can never bring lasting happiness, as they are ultimately outside of our control and subject to change.
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