What power do you hand over to circumstances and people to make or break your day?
Ask yourself, “What am I making this mean?” when something feels distressing. Ask, “What do I choose to do with this feeling?” before taking action. The feeling will follow the action, kind of like those little burrs that attach to your pants leg if you walk through a wooded area. Even if you take a step forward and away from the situation, the emotion may still be present. Give it the attention it calls out for and likely it will be satisfied and slip away.
