“Indeed, no one can thwart the purposes of your mind — for they can't be touched by fire, steel, tyranny, slander, or anything.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 8.41
June 1, 2021 7:00 AM
Having a reverse clause is not necessarily a backup plan. The reverse clause can be thought of as the reasoned next step. This would replace anger, disappointment, and or rage.
Conclusion
When life gives us a box of lemons, don't get upset. Don't pout. Don't abandon the box of lemons. Salvage what you can from the situation and move forward.