It’s a waste of time being mad.

I was always told, “You are in charge of your own emotions.” For twenty-six years, I’ve found that statement true, as well as, “You are responsible for the actions that come from your emotions.”

Obviously, this is not something that just happened over night for me. This was years of heartbreak, frustration, anxiety, disappointment, and so many mistakes acting on strong emotions.

In that moment of anger, I imagine what I could be feeling instead. Instead of being upset, I could be happy and smiling or laughing alongside my friends. After that, everything seems so small.

I choose to spend my days happy.