Driving west on Main Street, I noticed a woman walking. She was thin, dressed in a mid-length plaid coat, and wore a stocking cap. We arrived at the stoplight, turning into Walmart around the same time. Instead of walking toward the store, she crossed the street and gave the man holding a sign some money. He shoved it in his front pant pocket. The woman and I entered the … [Read more...]
When all else fails, try compassion
What is your reaction if your spouse yells at you, your child does or says something upsetting, your co-workers exclude you from after work events, or someone defames your character with gossip or lies? If you react within a normal range, you probably feel anger– fear, frustration, hurt, or unfairness. You might want to retaliate by hurting them in return or isolate … [Read more...]
If all else fails, try compassion
If all else fails, try compassion What is your reaction if your spouse yells at you, your child says s/he hates you, your co-workers exclude you from after work events, or someone defames your character with lies? If you react within a normal range, you probably feel terrible; fear, frustration, hurt, or unfairness. You might want to retaliate, hurting them … [Read more...]