Life can stress us out, or so it seems. But when we blame “those things” and “those people” for the stressful emotions and pressures we feel, we relinquish our power to transform our challenges. Seeing that, “those things” and “those people” are an inseparable part of our lives, it is in our best interest to learn to relate to them with kindness, clarity and compassion, because by doing so, we not only bring out our best, but also inspire the best from the people and situations we find so daunting. A truly joyful person is not a person in a special set of circumstances, but a person with a special state of mind, who knows how to transform a barren landscape into a fertile and fruitful field. That is why things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out. When we truly understand and live in alignment with this understanding that being serene is a choice, we flow with power and grace in this world and excel in manifesting our deepest aspira...