Even the briefest interactions
Even our briefest interactions impact our individual well-being and social fabric. Our reactions to the interactions are equally impactful.
I had a moment today when I nearly allowed an unpleasant interchange unbalance my mood, attitude, and sense of belonging.
I am so proud I stopped the spiral of frustration, anger, and alienation from catalyzing a longer lasting emotional response. I stopped my internal monologue and concentrated my attention on a flock of Canada geese in flight and preparing to land on a nearby pond.
The v-formation, the beat of wing, the hues of brown, cream and black feather contrasted against the blue-grey clouds, the angle of flight, the smooth brown-green-blue water edged by bright green, yellow and red plants. I stopped my mind and soft-focused on the sensory details.
I took a long deep breath of gratitude for the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Even writing about the moment is calming. Soothing. Brings a smile to my face and heart.
It also enable me to take the 2 sentence interchange fueled with curtness less personally. To let go of the shock, hurt, confusion, and disgruntle I felt.
Why allow such a short interaction to define my work environment, my sense of belonging, my day, or even my evening? No reason. No value. No sense.
The geese, the pond, the sky - those are sensory, worthy of reflection, remembering and influence.
I had a moment today when I nearly allowed an unpleasant interchange unbalance my mood, attitude, and sense of belonging.
I am so proud I stopped the spiral of frustration, anger, and alienation from catalyzing a longer lasting emotional response. I stopped my internal monologue and concentrated my attention on a flock of Canada geese in flight and preparing to land on a nearby pond.
The v-formation, the beat of wing, the hues of brown, cream and black feather contrasted against the blue-grey clouds, the angle of flight, the smooth brown-green-blue water edged by bright green, yellow and red plants. I stopped my mind and soft-focused on the sensory details.
I took a long deep breath of gratitude for the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Even writing about the moment is calming. Soothing. Brings a smile to my face and heart.
It also enable me to take the 2 sentence interchange fueled with curtness less personally. To let go of the shock, hurt, confusion, and disgruntle I felt.
Why allow such a short interaction to define my work environment, my sense of belonging, my day, or even my evening? No reason. No value. No sense.
The geese, the pond, the sky - those are sensory, worthy of reflection, remembering and influence.
hooray for geese and calm.
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