Yesterday I got a letter in the mail that I had to pay a BIG amount of taxes within 48 hours.
My husband got really upset about this. After a year of facing many difficulties, it seemed another setback.
I got upset for a second BUT decided immediately that I would stay out of the emotional storm this time.
I went to my computer and checked our bank accounts, I saw that I had to be able to pay it, said it calmly to my husband and moved on with the rest of the day.
This year full of adversities has taught me one very important thing: I choose how much impact a situation has on my well-being, no one else.
And I learned that no matter what happens on the outside, there is a part inside of me that is always ok.
I could have reacted in many different ways on the bad news of having to pay so many taxes all at once. But I decided that it was not going to ruin my day.
I wanted to remind you today that it is up to YOU how your day and eventually how your life looks like. So take that responsibility over your life and do not give the power to another person or situation to decide about your life.
And you know I am here to support you in all your brave choices.
As always loving you, Barbara.
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