It's just important to remember we have a choice on how we react to them

I've come to realize in life that the key to good character is just that...learning how to react to all the negatives around us. It is interesting how "emotional" has become an umbrella for all things negative, isn't it? And that the supposed "negative" emotions are ones which we actually shouldn't feel at all. Strange really. We as humans are meant to actually feel all of our emotions, not just the good one. The cultural perception is to cover up or hide those negative feelings...perhaps the reason why so many are on anti-depressants as well. I know that's a sweeping generalization, but I think you'll get my point :)

By the way, I was doing some upvoting as asapers today, and now I can't seem to personally upvote your post without removing that one :) I'd actually kept this one open because I wanted to come back and comment as me on it !!