One of the best days of my life was when I deeply realized that I am in complete control of my emotions. Here’s my story: One day my laptop charger broke and I knew I had to buy a new one for around $100. I was so mad. Frustrated. My emotions completely took over and defined me in that moment. I walked through the streets of Montreal in a terrible mood. It was a cold winter morning and everything was frustrating me. I went in and bought the charger and I knew that was it for my day. But as I left the store, something happened… For the first time ever I saw my negative emotions, as if they right in front of me, a separate part of my being. I was shocked to discover that my thoughts and emotions were not who I was. I was able to look at them through a higher level of consciousness. At that very moment I saw my anger and frustration and simply… Let it go. Who cares anyways? Why would I let such a silly thing ruin my day? I started walking back home with a completely new view of what was around me. I walked slowly in no rush, looking around me, taking everything in, seeing things I hadn’t noticed on the same exact walk I had earlier that day to the store. Everything seemed vibrant, the streets were alive, the cool air surrounded my body. I had never felt so alive and that feeling has stayed within myself ever since then. Consciousness is one of the most important, beautiful, and meaningful things I have come to understand. Living a conscious life benefits every single aspect of your life and will change the way you view the world. (I highly recommend reading Ekkhart Tolle’s books.. I had been reading “the power of now” during this experience and it completely changed my life in ways I cannot explain!)