Okay, I have to ask...

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

IMO, the big secret to a happy life, is learning to temper our own emotions and reactions.
Others don't make us angry... we allow ourselves to get angry.
Others don't make us jealous... we allow ourselves to get jealous. And so on.

I react poorly to things more often than I'd like, but I am striving to decrease the frequency with which that happens. Other people don't deserve the power to influence my moods and outlook.

SO well said!

I think it's something you learn over time, and then have to work towards.