---------

I just wanted to elaborate a little bit on the post below. I tackled a very broad topic in a short post. What I want to say today is how much enlightenment the awareness that I have control over all of my thoughts/emotions/actions & reactions has given me. Freedom of choice in all aspects of life. I have attained a certain peace in knowing that I may choose not to be hurt, offended, wronged, sad or depressed. I can dismiss forgiveness knowing that there was never a reason forgiveness was called for in the first place, other than my own personal inner turmoil.
That isn't to say that I never feel upset about anything, but being aware that I can ALWAYS redirect my thought process back to the positive is a constant comfort.
I've been cultivating this sort of manner of being for quite awhile, and I have been able to come to terms with a lot. I don't want to be misunderstood, because I don't just dismiss things..that would be denial. What I try to do is really spend some time breaking things down from all angles. Like I said below, when I do that I can realize that I am pondering an outcome. An outcome can not be changed, but the way I process it, the way I choose to feel about it is malleable.
It's not a new concept & I'm sure many self help type books would direct me to the same practices. There is something to be said for really learning the lesson though. I think I have, and I'm finally starting to get it.