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Although we cannot change what has happened to us, we can choose how to respond to events. Each person’s history may give us a “push.” Parents who suffered harsh ridicule as children may feel the inclination to use sarcasm and ridicule with their children. They may even feel his push so strongly that it seems “natural” and inevitable. Neither is true. Although it can be difficult, we can choose to respond now in a way that creates a more positive present. The resistance to this “push” is another form of courage.