New Delhi, May 21 -- This idea lies at the heart of Stoicism. It teaches that although you cannot control external events, such as the weather, other people's behaviour, accidents, or losses, you can always control your own mind, including your thoughts, attitudes, judgments, and reactions.

According to Stoic philosophy, pain and distress often arise not from situations themselves, but from the way we interpret them. By understanding this "Dichotomy of Control," a person learns to stop wasting energy on things beyond their influence and instead focus on developing inner strength, resilience, and peace of mind.

The concept of "strength" here refers to mental and emotional stability, is the ability to remain calm, rational, and virtuous r...