#StoryTime: Last night, I got myself locked out of my neighborhood. I didn’t have a gate code, and my neighbors were less than neighborly. I kept calling my husband through the call box at the gate, but he wouldn’t answer. After 25 minutes, I thought of all the reasons I should be angry with him, and realized I had put myself in that position, and had no one to blame but for myself. Before I could get upset, I had a clear thought: I had the CHOICE to be angry or to remain calm. I CHOSE to remain calm, and it was like an epiphany. As someone who is learning how to not be ruled by my emotions, I had never just CHOSEN to not be upset. My night wasn’t ruined when I was finally able to enter through the gates and go home. I spent the rest of the evening calm and peaceful. The quote above truly spoke to me this morning, and it reminded me of the situation last night. We have more control over those reflex reactions than we may think. Let’s put that into practice today, and let’s study our involuntary reactions in those difficult moments. What could we improve on? Today is a great day, so let’s take the opportunity to learn together. #wednesdaymotivation #blog #positivethinking #shotofpower #affirmations #blessed #positivevibes #choices #anecdote