Fleeing, or running by choice.
Hungry, or fasting by choice.
Cut off, or offline by choice.
Burdened, or carrying by choice.

What we do by choice — even when painful — is far more tolerable than what’s forced upon us.

Even so, there are things we don’t choose ourselves — like a surprise visit, a refreshing breeze, or an unexpected upgrade — that can delight us more than our intended plans.

Whether positive or negative, our ability to choose can have huge impact on our experience.