this chinese old proverb , do you agree? is it correct?

Question

" evertyhing depends ON how your mind reads iT."

today I had my hair cut in hair salon.

it was relly like a hell, the employee was a new comer.

she really slowly cut my hair.

and there was playing a loud indian music constantly mixed with lousy noise from electric hairdrier or cutter.

it was really nagging and annoying sound

I thought I was going to have nerve breakdown .

I yelled stop that music plz,

they turned down the music.

then I recalled this chinese proverb.

I tried to overcome my inner discomfort I looked at the girl cutting my hair .

I found her sweating with red face.

she was trying so hard.

I could forgive her.

anyway she s done ok.

do you think we can really overcome daily annoying situation or even serious situation as this old chinese words teach?

Answer 1

I agree. Our reactions may differ to a same situation according to your readiness to accept it as good or as bad...

Answer 2

For every action, there is a reaction.
I think you acted before you thought about what you were going to do. I hope you apologized.
Yes, I do believe we can overcome an annoying situation if we just think about what we'll say and think about what kind of reaction it will bring.

Answer 3

How we perceive the world around us makes a huge difference on how we feel/react to it. If we can stop and re-think a bad situation, alot of times we can change our own perceptions, and create a sense of peace for ourselves. It takes alot of work and alot of practice.

Answer 4

Sure, it's all mind over matter. It's cool that you found something that can help you overcome bad situations.

Answer 5

It is reminiscent of Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations" concerning our opinions.

Answer 6

yes, and the Christian term for this proverb is giving grace.

Answer 7

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