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1. sean_p+(OP)[view] [source] 2016-12-05 23:29:54
> because you're not on the receiving end.

Nope. I actually am at the receiving end. 2 of my cousins are married to illegal aliens (both Mexican women) and 1 couple has a child born here (so citizen).

Still I had a moment of clarity when I realized that

1) Trump was indeed Democratically elected, and 2) I don't gain anything by fretting over and stressing over after reading 1 bad news after another about his policies, because I really can't do anything as a single person (unless, of course, I make 1 issue my life long pursuit, then it's different).

I've chosen to focus on my Circle of Control and reduce or altogether eliminate my Circle of Concern

Related Reading: Circle of Control vs Circle of Concern: => http://www.jdroth.com/images/circle-concern-control.jpg

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2. inimin+Sy[view] [source] 2016-12-06 08:20:22
>>sean_p+(OP)
An excellent choice.

Perhaps I shouldn't comment without having more to add, but I just wanted to support this very healthy perspective. It is a much calmer way to go through life, and not limited to politics!

3. sah2ed+QP[view] [source] 2016-12-06 12:31:49
>>sean_p+(OP)
Thanks for the graphic.

For anyone else, the original article discussing the graphic: is here [0].

[0] http://www.jdroth.com/becoming-proactive/

4. helpfu+Ni2[view] [source] 2016-12-07 01:13:12
>>sean_p+(OP)
Interestingly I had my moment of clarity when I realized my Circle of Control can be far larger than what I had believed it to be.

Most humans believe in your viewpoint, but the truth is power is gained from groups. We are all simply a node in a larger network. Accepting and embracing that is the key to growing the Circle of Control. Becoming part of the right network alters the Circle of Control of the individual.

Don't get mad, get organized.

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