To choose or not to choose? That is the question.

Ray #5. So do I have the power to choose what way I am being in any situation? Can I always choose to be friendly, angry, loyal, calm, or any other way of being? Yes, I think I can. Though it may not seem to be possible always. Or even desirable. But very often, I'm convinced we have a say over our being. It is common to get angry when someone is yelling at you. But it is possible to be calm under those circumstances as well. It is common to be irritated when someone is bossing me around. But I can also be clear about what I need to do and tell the other one to go take a hike with a smile on my face. It is common to be cranky after a broken night, But one can get himself together, take a deep breath and be friendly to a customer. These are day to day situations, especially at work, where we know we can choose who we are, who and what we are being. Up to a certain level? Who knows? It gets harder at home..... With a partner who always leaves his shoes l...