“This is the true athlete-the person in rigorous training against false impressions. Remain firm, you who suffer, don’t be kidnapped by your impressions! The struggle is great, the task divine–to gain mastery, freedom, happiness, and tranquility.” Epictetus, Discourses, 2.18.27-28
Prepare for the coming storm, the trump. We have had ample warnings of what is coming.