“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.” – Michel de Montaigne
While I can influence things, I can’t control what happens all the time. I am in charge of what bothers me. I am in charge of my reactions.
I am getting better and better at this with practice when opportunities come up.
It’s not that I do not care, it’s that I choose not to suffer over things that don’t go the way I wanted or expected.
Practice this. The next time you get bad news, or when people say something you don’t like, take a moment and make a conscious decision not to react, outwardly or even inwardly.
This type of self-control is freedom – not from circumstance, but from inner choice.
I needed this one today. Thanks, Larry.
That is deep, and excellent advice. Thank you, Larry.