Yes! I want to go to a cat fashion show.

Be careful.

It can be dangerous navigating the precarious waters of others emotions. I find it is much easier to stick to my own emotions for several reasons. #1 - I know exactly what I am intending. #2 - I can control the way I feel. #3 - The likelihood of success is much greater. #4 - The level of predictability is much higher. It may seem like all of these reasons are pretty much the same but they are slightly different and all lead to a happier me.

Following the guidance of your emotions will lead you to your authentic self, no compass is needed. Think about it. You know when you agree to do something that just doesn't "feel" right, you feel resistance. Someone says let's go blah blah blah, what ever it is, if you're thinking of anything else you would rather be doing and you stumble or stammer to come up with an excuse, THAT is your feelings guiding you. Listen to that guidance. No one knows better than you what you like.

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Hey, I've got an extra ticket, do you wanna go with me to a cat fashion show? Ummmm,... I uhhh,... need to,... ummm,... alphabetized the canned goods in my pantry.

I'm not just talking about weekend activities either. I am talking about staying in a relationship that does not serve you. I'm talking about giving others the power to negatively affect your mood. I'm talking about letting things that are out of your control take over your sense of peace. When it does not "feel" good, let it go. Whether you believe it or not you can control your thoughts and your feelings.

Your mind is a tool and you are in complete control. My advice is to use your mind to create a deliberate and mindful focus, rather than giving in to mindless incessant thoughts. I'm not going to lie, it does take practice. It is much easier to allow those thoughts to race through your mind in a never-ending stream, constantly taunting you, BUT it FEELS so much better to reel those thoughts in and focus upon what feels better. You actually begin to FEEL better, with practice. Be easy on yourself