DavidLee44UK -> the only person we can control (8/4/2011 1:58:44 PM)
the only person we can control is ourselves
i used to get so stressed about how people treated me
ive been sent to coventry when i worked
had people launch misconduct issues against me you name it
but what really worked is learning to control how i reacted
its the same with illness or disfigurement
i have a friend who was on same ship in falklands war as simon western
he lost both hands and had both legs amputated he also had over 80% face burnt but is the most upbeat person I know
I know a 25 yr old woman who has such bad epileptic fits they land her in hospital yet shes upbeat
i also knew someone who self harmed himself to death
you control your own positive/negatived meter
pahunkboy -> RE: the only person we can control (8/4/2011 4:56:15 PM)
YEAH!
erieangel -> RE: the only person we can control (8/4/2011 9:31:34 PM)
Great post David. I bit of wisdom we should all try to remember. Also, each of us are responsible for the happiness of only ourselves. I can not make somebody else happy, and nobody can make me happy. But having somebody who loves me, cares for me and respects me can go a long way in making me happier than I am currently, so long as I return those feelings.