It’s much easier to be content and at peace when everything is going our way. But, who are we when we don’t get our way? That’s an intriguing question.

Self-improvement can turn into intentional self-avoidance when we try to manipulate the game for a single outcome. The game will fall in our favor and sometimes it won’t.

Deep attachment to one aspect of our lives, and deep denial of an opposing aspect, creates two ways of being that will always be in conflict.

Who we are when we’re getting our way is idealistic. Who we are when we don’t get our way may reveal an opportunity for growth.

The way in life is to make the most of our opportunities.