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‘’Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity’’ -Seneca

While stillness can be restorative, a chronic state of "nothing" can lead to: Nothing Happens

: Marcus Aurelius famously wrote that "nothing happens to anybody that he is not fitted by nature to bear". In this view, "nothing happening" is a test of character and a time to build the internal strength needed for future "somethings." As noted by Billy Cox , consistency often

: Psychologists note that feeling "stuck" often occurs because "nothing happens," leading to a lack of interest or pleasure known as anhedonia. As noted by Billy Cox

We often perceive "nothing happening" as a vacuum, yet it is frequently a period of critical, invisible growth. As noted by Billy Cox , consistency often looks like nothing is happening until everything suddenly changes. This "nothing" is not an absence, but a —a necessary silence before a meaningful word is spoken. Cultural and Philosophical Perspectives