Dear Kevin,
Emotional mastery to me means that your inner stability is present despite the circumstances and your boundaries are so clear that the environment really does not affect you. If there is any chaos or conflict outside (for example at the airport), one should be able to maintain his calmness and happiness anyway no matter how anyone else feels or behaves.
Such a state does not come by itself but demands continuos presence (you could call it for example mindful state). When thinking about meaningful and happy life, there are other factors as well equally important as emotional mastery. (Frankly I am not even sure if emotional mastery 100 % is even possible.) I write down some words, which feel essential, when thinking about meaningful happiness. Feel free to spend time to reflect on them and their meaning in your life.
– Compassion and self compassion
– Gratitude
– Empathy
– Forgiveness
– Inner peace and joy
(Oops, for some reason the first paragraph seems different.)
Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine. 