Again, remember that you have a multitude of strategies for changing your state. You could ask yourself a more empowering question like "What could I learn from this?" or "What's great about this situation, and what's not yet perfect?" These questions will lead you into resourceful states where you'll find solutions instead of dwelling on and habitually running the cycle of increased anger and frustration. How many other ways could you change your state if you were really committed? Remember, our goal is not to ignore the problems of life, but to put ourselves in better mental and emotional states where we can, not only come up with solutions, but act upon them. Those people who focus on what they can't control are continually disempowered. Yes, it's true, we can't control the wind or the rain or the other vagaries of weather, but we can tack our sails in a way that allows us to shape the direction of our lives. When I first c...