With the holidays upon us and the uncertainty that surrounds us about our economy, we may feel a little out of sorts. Just remember during this time that people can only evoke reactions in us if we choose to let them. If you find yourself reacting to someone or something someone said, just look inside yourself. Be in a quiet setting and reflect by going back in time to when you first remember a similar word, situation, person, or incident. Once you remember an incident when you felt a similar emotional reaction, you can work through the original incident by replacing those memories with what should have been to make you feel okay. We find that by replacing negative messages with positive ones, we overcome negative programming and become more in harmony with our relationships and our environment. As you begin to understand yourself more and more, you will respond positively to more and more situations and relationships with understanding and compassion. Have a wonderful and peaceful Holiday Season.