There is an eastern/Buddhist saying about how our enemies are our greatest teachers. I have been trying to focus on this concept lately. Not that I have any enemies(well, that I know about anyway), but you could put into that category people who work against what we would like to see happen, or people whose habits or personalities rub us the wrong way, or circumstances that see us under "attack". What I have learnt so far this year about myself(that I did not know before):
1. That in most circumstances I can keep my cool, even when faced with irrationality and lies. Falling apart later, in private is allowed in moderate doses!
2. People generally don't mean to be obstructive to others, its just that it's about them and their agenda, you could be Joe, Jack or Judy, and they would still be behaving the same way. It's not personal!
3. That keeping your head down, trying to stay out of trouble and put in a good days work does not prevent bad things happening. It's part of life. Dealing with negative things with a appropriate action and good grace, if it does not have a positive effect on the situation, then makes you feel better about yourself.
4. Friends are invaluable, they don't have to pick sides against your enemies, they just have to support you!
5. Acknowledging your emotions, both the rational and irrational ones, makes your plan of action easier.
6. And even more so than I knew before, it's the small things in general, that are so important. So much potential for wonderful moments, even when under siege!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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