I crack myself up, when I find myself thinking an aggravating thought and continuing to think it  rather than seek a better feeling thought to focus upon.  When I allow myself to wallow a moment longer in justifying and blaming, when if there’s blame to be had, it’s equally shared.  Catching myself continuing to think the thought, even for another moment longer, even though the thinking of it serves merely to incite negative emotion within me.  I can fuel that negative emotion with more of the same thoughts, or I can make a conscious choice to pivot my thoughts to something more pleasant, something more playful, something silly or just some crazy song on the radio.  Whatever it takes to keep me in a happy and uplifted state of mind, despite anything that is going on around me.  That is the peace that passeth all understanding: knowing I am in control of everything that comes my way.  My prayer is to be always able to remember to use my powers for good.

Why competition and jealousy on the Path?
How I pivoted my bitchy consciousness around – just in time 
Stay aggravated or stay on the better feeling thought?