There are a lot of circumstances we cannot control in our lives. We cannot control the decisions that other people make, we cannot control how people treat us on a daily basis, and we cannot control sudden death, illness, or if we are laid off. Despite these painful circumstances, there is still a lot left in our lives that we can control. We can choose to support our loved ones even when they are making decisions we do not agree with (as long as they are being safe). We can choose to treat people with the same kindness and respect that we would like to see reciprocated to us. We can tell people how much we love them and how much they mean to us even with just a quick text message. We can make healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and exercising. We can work our hardest at our jobs even when we are exhausted. We can forgive, empathize, and do our best to remain resilient in situations that cause us pain.
Today I choose to hold the door for the person behind me, and I choose to say "thank you" to the person who hands me my meal in the food court. Even little choices like these make a big difference. Choose wisely.