You hear people say this all the time: “I have a right to be upset because of the way I’ve been treated. I have a right to be angry, hurt, depressed, sad, and resentful.” Learning to avoid this kind of thinking is one of my secrets for living a life of inner peace, success, and happiness. Anytime you’re filled with resentment, you’re turning the controls of your emotional life over to others to manipulate.
If what you think is what you create for yourself, then only think about the positives. If everyone would take responsibility for their own lives then the world would be a much better place.
Imagine yourself again in the middle of the ocean, but this time there’s no boat, no island, and no one to help you. You’re drowning out there all by yourself. You’re exhausted and terrified. Suddenly, a man grabs you from behind and drags you under the water. Completely overwhelmed by fear and anger, you struggle wildly to get free, but no matter what you do, your head remains underwater.
