Breaking Free mentioned in her post today that she realizes that life will bring daily struggles.  This reminded me of how much better I am handling the struggles that are inevitable.  (I like to refer to them as challenges; it sounds more feasible to me.)

I have taken on a major project in our home.  I need hubby's help now and then to accomplish it.  When little challenges come up, I handle them pretty well, even though hubby is turning the air blue and spewing out negative comments.  I see him fighting "what is."  It is as though there is a invisible shield around me these days.  I just do not let what is, nor his reactions to it, grab ahold of me and hold me hostage.

These little challenges I see as opportunities to practice my newfound tools over and over again, building postive emotional muscles.  They help me pave out a smooth-running day.  Moreover, they prepare me for the tidal waves (major challenges) that might crop up. 

I suppose that is what is meant by the saying:  Life on Life's terms.

I feel a bit PollyAnnish    She used to "get me" in the wrong kind of way.

Have a good day!