You could feel defensive and mistrustful of others today. You may feel that others are being confrontational, and this could result in you putting your guard up to protect yourself. You may want to consider stepping away from conflict. A good way to do this is to foster a demeanor of calm self-containment in the face of conflict. Simply take some quiet time alone to get into a relaxed state of mind and envision yourself being filled with soothing energy. Visualize this energy balancing and grounding you so that you feel completely calm, centered, and peaceful. You should then have the strength and presence to interact calmly with others today, regardless of their mood.

Adopting a mind-set of grounded serenity allows us to be in charge of our emotions when interacting with others. When the moods and attitudes of others begin to upset us, it is usually a clear sign that we are allowing people or circumstances to affect our moods. If we cultivate a strong sense of serenity and strength from within, we are giving ourselves the power to choose how we feel in any situation. We are then free to decide how we wish to respond to the words and actions of others. By building up your inner strength and serenity today, you will be able to rise above conflict and interact positively with others.