Would You Rather?

My wife, kids and I have played would you rather on many occasions. Generally it goes something like this...Would you rather be stuck in a cave full of snakes or spiders? Its usually an impossible choice where neither choice is good. 

Well, I have a "Would you rather?" for you.  

Would you rather wake up everyday hoping good things happen to you because you believe your feelings, emotions, and quality of life were dependent on your circumstances and what happens to you throughout the day? If good things happen, you have a good day. If bad things happen, you have a bad day. You walk around trying to control and manage life, yourself, other people just to hope and pray you have a good day.

Or, would you rather wake up everyday knowing you only feel your thoughts from moment to moment. You understand your job, spouse, economy, etc., cannot cause you to feel stressed, anxious, worried, happy, joyful, etc? You understand that your thoughts mean nothing until you give them attention and focus. You understand your life is in your control and not the control of the world. You understand that being present is our default and we have to think our way out of the present moment. You understand that you are always only one thought away from the feeling you want.

You get to decide.

Happy Thanksgiving and until next time.

Jackson Brown