Choose Equanimity

Our state of mind profoundly shapes our reality. When our mind is disturbed, restless, or burdened by attachment, worry, or regret, we see it reflected in our interactions, body language, relationships, and overall experience of life. Conversely, a mind anchored in equanimity expresses itself in clarity, grace, and harmony. By carefully observing ourselves, we learn to recognize our mental states early on and consciously return to balance. We learn to choose equanimity repeatedly, deepening our spiritual practice moment by moment.
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian  from her commentary on The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 V.54 Steadfast Wisdom: Living with Clarity and Equanimity

With a steady meditation practice we can live a life of equanimity. We learn to observe our thoughts in meditation and then we take that out into our daily life. When we find ourselves upset, anxious or fearful we can slow down and observe ourselves. Rather than blindly react, we can choose our response. We can choose a calmer way of approaching life.