"Carpe diem" and fair judgment

Prevention, I can only think of that word when it comes to Epictetus and his teachings. Yes, Epictetus is very cautious regarding life, I mean the “negative” side of it. Usually we consider “death” as a pessimistic event. He analyzes the reason behind those situations that aggravate one’s mind. So he decides to create a series of possible answers that will show predestination can response our doubts. He explains that “What upsets people is not things themselves but their judgment about the things” (5) In this manner he tries to express that opinion is key to determine the quality of incidents. The verdict one sentences of an occurrence is what establishes: good or bad. The idea of acceptance of misfortune relays on his view of choice. We can recall, “You are nothing in relation to me” (1) in order to prevent negative feelings upon a situation. Epictetus proposes that humans can deal with adversity: not escaping from it but, preventing a negative judgment. If we are able to evaluate with a “positive objectivity” our life, we will not lament upon tragedies. He believes that wanting to change our present is not necessary. As “rational” beings we must act with reason and fair consideration of life.