You may feel excitable and emotional about unexpected news today. Perhaps you become aware of a looming challenge that upsets your plans, or you may simply feel overwhelmed by something that will ultimately be good for you. Whether you perceive these events to be good or bad may depend solely on your reaction to them, and you can benefit by choosing to adopt an attitude of detachment from your emotions today. Rather than allowing yourself to be taken on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs based on your experiences, you can simply embrace an attitude of joy and acceptance for whatever may come your way. You may find it helpful to recite a calming affirmation throughout the day, such as: "I am centered and peaceful in all circumstances."

By choosing a neutral emotional state, we can better handle unexpected events. Though emotional reaction to powerful experiences is commonplace for most of us, we can also learn to take control of our emotional responses and create a stronger sense of inner balance. By choosing to detach from volatile emotions and instead embrace a consistent feeling of calm in every experience, we are still able to enjoy pleasant experiences and work through difficult ones. With a detached focus, we no longer feel controlled by our emotions and we discover we have the power to choose how we feel in any circumstance. All of your experiences can seem more valuable today if you detach from your emotional responses and adopt a focus on peace and joy in every moment.