Situations can be shocking and absurd, but one should not consider it shocking or absurd that these situations happen.

Absurdities should be perceived as such. However, one cannot judge it absurd that absurdities occur. These are inexorable phenomena of the human condition and of existence itself as a whole.

The inclination to ignore this universal [...]

When you find yourself in a grave crisis of the heart or reason, stop and reflect. Never allow yourself to act rashly, especially when you notice that you are outside your usual pattern of thinking and feeling.

Convert your anguish or feelings of helplessness and frustration into an impulse to sail into your soul, so [...]