Hi, Jane - thanks for commenting:)

You have nailed it ... the choices we make determine who we are and what we do.  Amazingly simple, and yet many folks insist on finding some outside force to blame for their lot.

I realize that world events, societal and economic conditions, and just plain happenstance often shape what we have to decide on, but the reality remains that how we react to things is always our choice.

For backup on this one, just read some of Viktor Frankel's work.

As always, your participation in our ongoing discussions is both welcome and valued:)

John