The image of the twelve trains and the fear of missing opportunities

Frederic asks about a previously given image of twelve trains coming toward him, which he had understood as opportunities.

The Wonders confirm they were opportunities, say some have now moved off in other directions and that he has already taken some.

The key point given is that part of his mind fears missing things, causing him to look around constantly; they encourage him instead to recognize it is not about missing anything but about choosing what is in front of him - the mind fears missing, the self simply chooses - which they say will make his life much easier.