"BE LIKE WOOD" - Handling Regrettable Episodes
"BE LIKE WOOD" What Happened I lost my cool once in January and once again in February. It not only left others disturbed, but certainly shook me up too. I am writing this post to better understand what happened towards becoming more balanced and skilful in my response in the future. Also will be sharing with a few folks interested in cultivating emotional balance. The first incident happened on my birthday. And the second smaller outburst (and less destructive) a few minutes before a public event where I was the co-MC. What I Felt In both instances to significantly varying levels, I first felt anger.....guilt followed along with sadness/fear for jeopardizing relationships and 'shame' for a loss of face. Immediate Analysis: Upon reflection, there were some common themes: I had blown up these events in my head to be bigger than what they actually were. In other words, I had needlessly and sub-consciously built up these events to be 'critical.' This in...