To live free: perspective can change everything!
January 20, 2012 | Feelings: Intentional freedom
The other day someone responded harshly in a conversation.
And a couple of hours later, there it was. Still pestering me. The reality is that I care for this person, and it was simply a quick emotional response to an emotional topic. It had nothing to do with me, really.
I asked God to help me put it into perspective.
How big was this, really?
Yes, it stung, but it wasn’t big. It just felt big for a moment, and then felt bigger the longer I nurtured that feeling.
Was it important enough to pursue?
In this case, the answer is no. But sometimes it is. There have been times that I have walked away in the heat of the moment. Perhaps emotions were high. Someone was hurting, or raw, or the timing just stunk.
But if it’s important, then we can go back and start the conversation fresh at the right time, with the right frame of mind, and with hope toward healing and a willingness to work through it.
Was it worth the energy and thought that I was giving it?
Flame, flame higher and higher. That’s what can happen when we feed a hurt feeling. It grows beyond its rightful size and consumes energy we can devote to things we really love.
Did I play a part?
Is there something said or done that might be done differently? In some instances, this is not the case. But as I examined the above conversation, I realized that I could have worded my point differently. This one change might have changed the entire course of the conversation.
To live free: Perspective is powerful. Are you willing to change yours?
Quote: You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as we are. ~ Anonymous
Just you and God: Is it time to shift your perspective? Do you feel stuck? Grow through this by asking God to change your focus.
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