I only can control my own actions. My own behavior, my own reactions, my own thoughts, my own speech.
I can control my expectations; though hoping for the best, I can stop expecting that my choices or behavior determine what is not under my control.
I can control my own attention, if I keep practicing.
I can attend to being peaceful, generous, quiet.
I can give my mind this gift by practicing restraint, calm detached discipline, compassion.
Best i've got, today.
Today I did the best I could, with what challenges I faced. I will be content with this.
Except, I did eat naughty food. Not good for health. But life is short, so I will accept my natural consequences if they occur.
Humaning is hard. But it doesn't last forever. Since that is true for all, why not be just a little bit kinder, tonight, tomorrow, etc.
I am grateful for CoSo, for my life & the lives of others. What amazing experience!
That's what I think.
(from another day)
