Self control.

We aren't in control of many things, never fully anyway.. But we can definitely control ourselves. 

Self control varies upon person, but we are ultimately in control. 

I read this article on Forbes titled 'who's in charge here: the surprising science of self control. And it was interesting for a few reasons.. The science was pretty cool. Basically I am, we. I'm made up of several things that all are in control of me. 

Which was hella interesting to me because I already feel like I have all these components within me that all have a hand in my level of self control. 

Self control is important to me because I don't ever want to lose it. That won't be any good, I'm almost sure of it. Thankfully, through life long training.. My self control is pretty high, temptations do occur but when unless all of me is with it, I won't give in. 

Resisting temptation is great training for self control. Not all that tempts you is good for you.. Only when you resist do you see if what tempts you will break you or was meant for you.. 

Patience goes hand in hand with self control. If you can control your urge and keep calm.. You tend to move better. Time reveals all and we all know everything takes time.. Self control can boost you or hinder you in times where patience is requi(red).. Sometimes you are too in control, there are times that call for you to just let go.. Determining when to resist and when to go with the flow is key as well. 

I think about how I like control and how I can gain more by making sure whatever I can control, I can control completely. Little control does nothing for me. Little control is the same as no control. Can't have that. But I have to be patient, I remind myself. The level of control I want in my life is naturally stemming from my own self control.. I can't force nature, I just gotta flow.. Keep everything else under control and my mind on the goals. 

Christmas was pretty sweet. Good times and happy faces, what more can you ask for? 

Next up, 2013's farewell. Shit real.