Originally Posted by
Gilmer 
But in retelling the story in detail, I was instantly transported back to the horrible scene in my mind, and I even dropped the F-bomb, twice!
I was full of hate about something that is long dead and buried in the past.
I really had to work to force my mind back to the present and salvage the positive day from a very nasty mood.
Moral of the story: leave the past in the past!
Gilmer, I hear ya. Meditation and practicing gratitude helps steer me away from wallowing in negativity. I also limit my exposure to the news and other incendiary and hateful media that might bring me down.