I am in control of how I respond to other

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September 12, 2025

I Am in Control of How I Respond to Others

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Hey! 🤍

You can’t always control what other people say or do. Sometimes people’s words might sting, their actions might disappoint, or their moods might spill over onto you. But something that’s powerful and worth remembering is that you are always in control of how you respond. Your peace doesn’t have to be shaken just because someone else is carrying chaos.

Responding with calm, patience, or even silence doesn’t make you weak, it makes you wise. It means you’ve chosen to protect your energy instead of giving it away. Every time you pause before reacting, you remind yourself that your emotions belong to you, not to the people around you. And that choice creates space for more peace, clarity, and self respect.

When you take ownership of your responses, you stop letting others write the story of your day. You start living on your terms, with balance and strength guiding you instead of impulse. That kind of control isn’t about suppressing feelings, it’s about choosing the response that aligns with who you want to be. And the more you practice it, the more you’ll see how freeing it feels not to be tied to someone else’s storm.

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Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.

Elizabeth Gilbert

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A Little Note from Me:

I know how easy it is to snap back when someone hurts you or drains your energy. But before you react, try to pause and ask yourself if your response or comeback will bring you peace or more pain. That simple question can save you from carrying someone else’s negativity. You deserve to protect your calm, even if others don’t always protect theirs. 💛

With care,
Your friends at PeacePulse <3