Seek peace and pursue it.
—Psalm 34:14
Want a couple of sentences that can keep you in control? Try these: “I have the right to choose.” “I choose peace.”
When some domineering person drives you to the limit of your endurance, say to yourself: I have the right to choose. I can choose to let this get to me, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.
When you are pressured by unreasonable demands, say to yourself: I have the right to choose. I can choose to let this ruin my day, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.
When anything or anyone threatens to hijack your attitude, say to yourself: I have the right to choose. I can choose to surrender control, or I can choose peace. I choose peace.
Not circumstances—but how you react to circumstances—
determines your level of peace.