At 23 I may not be or feel “mature” but the biggest progress I’ve made in my life, and what I see many other people around me (of all ages) struggling with, is realizing that I can control how things out of my control affect me.
…That quote, When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead, has more truth to it than we like to think. You alone are in control of how You consciously react to things. Sure, some insults and harassment are going to give you a check to the gut, get under your skin immediately, and you’ll react on instinct. But it’s how you regain control of yourself and decide if you’ll let this derail you or stay the course
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This post is perfect timing for recent events. *integrate*
