Respond versus React

Morning Mantra: "Words are just words. It's your reaction to them that give them power." When someone says something that upsets you there are two choices; respond or react. When you respond, you remain in control and have options and more choices. When you react you are allowing others to take control of your boundaries and wreck havoc. If you feel yourself reacting, step away until you can get control of yourself so that you won't say or do something that will make things worse. You c...