It is obvious to most people that there is not absolute control over everything in a person’s life. Each day brings suprises,some pleasant and some not so pleasant. There is no perfect formula for avoiding every challenge and trying to control every moment is not only fruitless but also debilitating. Howewver ,I learned at the feet of some incredibly wise people that you can control your response even to the most difficult circumstances. It isn;t easy and is not an instantaneous magic wand, but you can choose to respond to any issue in a productive way.