Our continuing saga of life lessons learned and oh, if I could only pass them on to my sons.
You do control what attitude you take toward life. You do control your behavior based on those attitudes. THAT'S IT...THE ONLY CONTROL YOU HAVE! You have no control over what happens to you, what family you're a member of , who your parents are, the weather, the guy driving in the opposite lane coming at you, the malfunction of certain body parts, the government of the United States, the habits and behavior of the person you live with, and after a few early years even what your own children believe. Humbling, huh?
The real hard part? Accepting the above truth and living life accordingly. That means accepting the other people in your life just as they are (you aren't going to change them) and owning the fact that how you react, your attitude and behavior, is the most important factor in determining your own happiness. That's correct. Nobody else is responsible for your happiness. Only you can decide to celebrate the gifts you have and take joy in what life offers you. Your call entirely.
I'm not sure why this is so difficult for us, but it is. We want to feel like we are in control. But think how hard it is to change our own habits/behavior...like dieting for example! What deludes us into thinking we can change a marriage partner or even US foreign policy?
The good news here is once you really learn this truth you can let go of so much frustration and anger and worry...it's beyond your control! Live with it. It's good for you. Better mental and phsyical health.
Here's to letting go!
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