We truly control very little in this life. We can be on top of the world one minute and in the dumps the next. It is key to control our action, and focus on how we react. Everything else is truly beyond our control.
Action causes reaction. When we are cut off in traffic, we can react violently or we can simply be cautious and move on with our day. Whatever path we chose was our doing.
Our actions are the result of our upbringing, worldview,brain chemistry and moral compass. We choose daily what to do, who to follow and how to impact our community. Every action we perform has a consequence, and causes others to react in kind.
No one can make us angry, sad, mean or vengeful. We have the choice. We can find a healthy outlet for our energy and move on when we are offended. Offense is generated in our mind, as is gratitude, shame and guilt. Choose wisely and keep on trucking!
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No one can make us angry, sad. We have the choice. We can find a healthy outlet for our energy and move on when we are offended. Offense is generated in our mind, as is gratitude, shame and guilt. Choose wisely and keep on trucking!These are very true words, but people like me who have a mental impairment have great difficulty being "non reactive"
I try O' so very hard to just let stuff roll off, and I am far better now than in the past, but while true, it is a difficult path to walk.
Good words though @anarchy999
I completely understand. I struggle with this as well. I am getting close to 40, and the older I get the more it gets easier.
Thanks for reading.