Lesson

Today our bird feeding station was invaded and taken over by a flock of about thirty common grackles. They are large and aggressive birds so they kept our regular attendees from feeding. I noted that when I chased them away and they immediately came back that I became angry, a feeling I do not like. On the other hand, when I watched Maria, my wife, try to chase them away with exactly the same results, I felt fondness, amusement and understanding, feelings I much prefer. I notice the same pattern in my driving and other life activities. I am clearly better off not even participating in certain behaviors, particularly efforts o change something that will not change.