For those people, times,
conversations, occasions when I already have it set in my entire being that I
will most likely get triggered. When my
flesh seems to want to curl up and my stomach and chest contract at the thought
of physically being in certain situations with certain personalities that are
in such contrast to mine that it feels more than I can bear. I ask, “Can I make a different choice in
being present. Is it possible to align
myself in this circumstance in which I am finding myself in?”
Sure, I can avoid these types of
encounters all together and sometimes that is necessary but there are times in
life where that’s not possible. So then
what? How can I show up in a situation
where I don’t want to show up? I want to
run and hide, or lash out or any of the other “Little Me” reactions, but then I
ask, “Can I be present and just witness?
Is it possible to just sit or stand and just be? Maybe I can even be a third party observer to
the conversations of others, my own thoughts and judgments in complete curiosity
and inquiry. If nothing else, taking
what feels uncomfortable and shift it to an opportunity to watch and witness in amazement and
see things anew and smile inwardly in acceptance of self and others.
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