One must be deeply aware of the impermanence of the world. - Dōgen

Long ago a monk asked an old master, “When hundreds, thousands, or myriads of objects come all at once, what should be done?”
The master replied, “Don’t try to control them”
What he means is that in whatever way objects come, do not try to change them. Whatever comes is the buddha-dharma, not objects at all. Do not understand the master’s reply as merely a brilliant admonition, but realize that it is the truth. Even if you try to control what comes, it cannot be controlled.

When you let go, the dharma fills your hands;

I am respected by others not because of my virtue but because of my clothing.' Foolish people respect others in this way.