First, whenever the unexpected or unthought-of happens, it is always because just beyond it there was something you were thinking about, and the only way to get there was through the unthought-of territory. Thinking otherwise you jettison your power. You had control of whatever happened to you, albeit the reasons, purpose, and meaning behind such events is not always clear. But this neither means you must figure out why or how you specifically brought it about, nor does it mean it can or will repeat in the future. Best to simply claim responsibility for it, thereby retaining your power, and
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