Composure

Do not allow yourself to be upset by the actions of others. Do not surrender to anger. Do not be consumed by envy.

When you do, you trade your freedom for a fleeting emotional reaction. You sell yourself short. You compromise virtue for something that does not serve you.

External behavior is not yours to control.

Your response is.

Freedom is found in restraint.

Strength is found in composure.

Guard your integrity. Nothing you gain is worth losing that.

“You have power over your mind—not outside events.” - Marcus Aurelius