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Cool, Calm, AND, Collected...

     Today, I 'float-along', on my journey, in 'the sea of life; Yet, I am focused, and, NOT floundering. But, for many, years this was not so. I was not so, emotionally, 'even-keeled' as I am, these days, with my life, being, so, much, more, demanding, than it is, now. Additionally, I've learned a great deal, over the years, mostly, about myself. Having an 'even'-temperament, is a gift to one's-self. 'Keeping one's cool', rather than behaving, in an explosive-manner, is so much easier on one's 'system', so to speak. Until one 'gets' to this place, of realization and understanding, in his or her life, one has NO idea what he or she is missing. For, being in control of one's emotional-self, having the presence of mind to keep from 'flying off the handle', when life-situations, through their challenge, tempt us to do so, is conducive to being, more, sound, in 'mind, body and spirit', and, allowing for the emotional-stability that promotes general, well-being. Life is a 'hotbed' of opportunity, giving us chances for learning, as, often, we are challenged to 'meet the challenges', which are thrust upon us. Not always easy, but, if we persevere, and, take away something positive, from each, difficulty we endeavor, we do learn. And, it gets easier and easier to manage, demanding-situations, without suffering the 'emotional-fallout', which, not only hurts us, but, perhaps, those around us, as well. Keeping stress 'at bay', by implementation of self-control, aids, also, to having, more, peace of mind. Naturally, I can only speak for myself, and, convey information, based on my experience(s). However, the fact that experts, researchers, and, scholars, vie on the side of much of what I espouse, I'm certain that these suggestions could assist others. Some things in life might be 'over-rated', but, the attainment of 'inner-peace', which, results, greatly, from self-control, is, surely, NOT one of those things. Just Sayin'...

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