Are you ready? 

Here’s the secret: 

Gaining mastery over your emotions is as simple as replacing one word with another. 

When angry, do you say: “I am angry”? 

Try this: the next time that you’re visited by the emotion of anger, simply substitute the word “feel” for “am”. 

“I feel angry” is much different from “I am angry”. 

Feelings are fleeting. They are visitors to which you can either open or close your door. Being is a bit more permanent. 

Once you perceive your emotions as visitors, you can gain control over their coming and going. 

I hope this meditation is helpful! 

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With affection,
Daniel