Life takes interesting turns.  

I am thankful for this one.  More than I ever imagined. 

As I work through reconciling my calamitous past self with how I am now honestly changing and what I endeavor to ultimately become. I learn from anyone that will offer their wisdom, support and ultimately, love.  A moment doesn’t seem to pass when something I see, hear or feel enlightens me, fills my heart and touches my soul. 

This portion of a shared reflection set all sorts of things in motion within me: 

 “No matter how unreasonable others may seem, I am responsible for not reacting negatively. Regardless of what is happening around me I will always have the prerogative, and the responsibility, of choosing what happens within me. I am the creator of my own reality.”

Goes back to the concept of event plus response equals outcome.  Or,  within all manner of adversity lay true opportunity. 

A modicum of self-discipline and personal responsibility are choices I can make both for the sake of others, and ultimately, my own. Choosing what happens within me, my reaction, my thoughts. In doing so, I choose.

The creator of my own reality. 

Mine.