Powerless

Control....I sure have issues with control but I sure can't control most outcomes or people. I am finding that the more I give up control to a higher power the more relaxed I have become. The crazy power struggles on a daily basis are absurd. I really am powerless to change another person and beside that would be controlling. When I really look at control it usually is because I am not detaching myself from my emotions and therefore a struggle begins.
Realistically I want all positive people around me but since that is idealistic as I have negative family members, then letting go of control with them and making sure I completely detach from their negativity becomes a must.
One of my biggest challenges in life is how to be positive when around a negative person that I don't want to eliminate from my life as they are family. Not easy and I don't want to have to set boundaries all of the time as that is exhausting. I don't want my own emotions to become unmanageable just because of a complaining person in my life. Hum sigh....Just let it go...
I will become better and better at understanding I am powerless over others. Life is such a fascinating journey. The best part for me is the growth!