We have a strong tendency to react to difficult situations. Of course, when there is an emergency we must sometimes act immediately. But generally, it is best to wait and carefully assess the situation. When we are full of emotion, maybe irritation or anger, maybe jealousy, or even pride, are minds and hearts are clouded over. We cannot make good judgements. Yet when we are calmer, and have fully reviewed the situation, we are in a much better position to make good decisions. Recently this happened to me. My initial reaction was feeling betrayed and upset feeling not valued. Rather than react, I sat with these feelings until the next day. Repeatedly I remembered these events are the results of own previous actions. This calmed me down considerably, allowing me the next day to have discussions trying to figure out the situation clearly without being clouded by emotion.
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Uncertainty easily turns into fear
Uncertainty easily turns into fear. Fear can be specific, or generalized, stirring up old emotions. Either way, fear makes us feel anxious, angry, and depressed. There is so much collective fear these days, even though […]
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What is lacking from our education
What is lacking from our education, is understanding our mind, our inner life. Education is oriented outward towards the material world. We do not teach our children about their inner world of emotions, of compassion, […]
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Powerful waves of emotion
At times, emotions flood us like a tsunami. We are overwhelmed, swept away, and out of control. Ever feel like this? Yes, most of us have. We are blindsided by emotional swells, coming seemingly out […]