It isn’t what we do, who we’re with or where we are that creates our feelings. Feelings arise from within, rather than being the inevitable result of external circumstances. The fact that we can be happy in extremely unpleasant situations and unhappy in the most delightful ones is proof of this. Next time we’re tempted to blame our dissatisfaction on something or someone else, it’s good to remember that this turns us into victims. Not only does taking personal responsibility for our feelings allow us to examine their true origin, it empowers us to…
Accept and change them.
