Enchiridion 1 talks about what is in our power and what is not. It is about what affects us and what does not affect us. Assumptions and choices can be up to us.

Can we be influenced to take certain actions? This can lead to disappointment, We can choose our own actions and thoughts and recognize what we can control.

This means taking ownership of yourself and not being compelled against your will. We get in trouble getting confused what we can control. Recognize what we imagine may be negative to us.

It is necessary to reflect on what is happening in the moment. Do our impressions tell us what is in our control. One area where this is relevant is emotions.

Emotions by themselves are neither good nor bad. They just are. It is how you allow your emotions to influence your thoughts and actions that is important. Awareness and understanding of your feelings can help ensure that you control your feelings and that they aren’t controlling you. Knowing what you are feeling, what made you think that way, and how those feelings are affecting your behaviors and thoughts is a crucial life skill.

You can’t stop yourself from feeling emotions. But you can become more aware of how those responses change your perceptions and could be influencing your behavior in negative ways.

If you aren’t sure if you control your emotions or your emotions control you, There are different  warning signs that your feelings may control your life.