We are not responsible for what happens to us - but we are responsible for how we respond to what happens to us.
Pain is part of all our lives, but suffering is optional. We can't change the past, but we can change the hold it has over us. We need not be overly concerned with what others do or say. Our character development and personal growth is in our hands. Though we can't always change our difficult circumstances, we can always change our attitude. When we can't change our circumstances, it is time to change our hearts.
(15 Secrets to a Happy Home)