Do you realize that you can choose how to think and feel about whatever is happening? When you instantly and automatically react, it allows people and events to have control over the life you live.

Understand that, on the other hand, if you will thoughtfully and deliberately respond, it puts you firmly in control of life. Yet, more importantly, you can choose what, if anything, you will do about it.

Beginning today, before you respond, take a breath and give yourself a moment to consider the best of who you are before you decide how to speak or act. It will allow you to move decisively forward.