Relate Differently

"The real sense of freedom and empowerment in our lives 

is not from the fact that we can think or feel whatever we

want, but that we can relate differently to the things we do

think or feel."  Parker Palmer

When a person deliberately steps on our wounded heart, we can choose how to react.  If we invest our energy in anger or hysterics, we too add to the bruise.  Staying in the moment and not being pulled into a drama, we can make wise choices that empower us and advance our healing.    

If we slow down, we can avoid accelerating disagreements and choose actions we will not regret later.  When we are swiftly caught up we experience re-action from old patterns that may have absolutely nothing to do with the present moment.

Life is filled with challenges, but we can master lessons by clearly grasping the message without attachment to our ego.   When we respond in kindness instead of revenge, we are disallowing our emotions to override our integrity.  We have the opportunity to relate differently to the world or it will never change.