“Let go of the notion that we have control over others’ actions. We really only have control over ourselves and how we act. “ ~ Unknown

The secret to maintaining peace while enduring conflict, joy while experiencing sorrow, hope when in despair is in recognizing and accepting that we cannot always change or control the world, its events, or its people.

When we embrace the notion that we are in control of our thoughts, words, and actions, and not those of others, we will grow and change ourselves, maybe even the world, one adversity at a time.