Have you tried waiting for a cab and after a seemingly long wait, when a cab finally arrived, someone suddenly appeared out of nowhere and snatched the cab right under your nose?  Most people would be fuming mad and probably start to curse and swear.  Their blood pressure would head North as they continue the day on a foul mood.

Why let external factors get you all worked up?  It is not worth it. We all have a mind and we need to have complete authority over it. However, when we get angry orr irritated or get carried away by any other negative emotion, we give the authority of our mind to some external matter or thing that has affected us. It is very important for us to have a control over our mind and the best way to start is to keep cool.  Talk your way out.  Tell yourself that probably the person who got into the cab was rushing to visit his relative, lying critical in hospital.  If that does not work on you, tell yourself that the event was deliberately planned by some higher intelligence.  That you did not get to ride the fateful cab as the tire would puncture mid way.  Just talk your way out.  Don’t let heat build up.  It’s bad for your body. If nothing works then speak the following words to yourself, “The authority of my mind is in my hands. A simple cab or stranger does not have the power to make me angry . I am cool, calm and relaxed.”

There may be instances when someone passes some unkind remark that is enough to make you hit the roof.  Stay cool, even when you feel yourself boiling inside.  Take a deep breath.  Don’t quarrel your way out. Do not react instantly. Continue what you are doing as if the words have no effect on you.  Show that you are in control.  That you are too strong for anyone or any word to stir up negative emotions in you.  If the situation is a little too overwhelming, speak up something (not necessary to be rude)  and get on with over work.  You don’t need to stay a second longer in any toxic environment.

Always maintain a happy disposition.  Protect your inner reservoir of peace and joy.   Don’t let anyone or anything pollute this sacred place. REMEMBER, your mind is in your control. Do not any external matter or thing affect your mind and play with your emotions.