When It Is Not Your Choice - Your Reaction Still Is.
You do not choose whether you become sick, but you do choose how you react to it. It is also a choice how not to react to it. You choose your own attitude to the circumstance - and to what extent, you decide to focus on it.
And when it has your focus, you also choose what energy you put into it.
"Dear body. I hate and despite you for making me feel this way."
Or
"Dear body. I love and respect you for fighting this for me. I am proud of you and I believe in you"
You also do not choose for yourself whether someone
- leaves you,
- fires you,
- manipulates you,
- shouts at you,
- remembers what is important to you,
- says good morning to you.
That is other people's choices.
Other people that you have made a choice to have in your life - and attach some kind of meaning to, since they can affect you. .
On the other hand, you also choose how you react to the effect that other people’s choices, have on your life, your values, boundaries, wellbeing and mental health.