Something magic happens when you learn to sit with your emotions.

Suddenly you become adept at sitting with your situation as well. 

That means not reacting immediately, putting more thought into things, and feeling everything out more. 

Not reacting to something when you really want to takes discipline. The discipline of a saint, sometimes. It's a superpower.

So how do we build it?

The nervous system.

It can feel like your best friend friend or most aggressive adversary. A volatile animal you have no control over but one that dictates your every move. The truth is, all humans would like to be in control.