As a young child, I was terrified of the bathroom. Not because it was dirty or stinky, or even that it was dark. I feared it because it harbored a monster. Sitting down on the toilet, I came face to face with our bright red shower curtain - the obvious secret portal to the Red Devil’s house, who was waited to pounce on me as soon as my pants were around my ankles.
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Core Values Aren’t The Answer. They’re The Rudder.
It's easy to adopt a core value like "family" or "animal rights." There's tangible evidence we can point to that shows our dedication. But beneath each of these life choices is a driving belief that propels our actions. This is the first entry in a series called, Difficult People: An Unconventional Blessing. Once a month, I'll share ongoing practices that help me maintain a sense of peace with difficult people. My hope is that you’ll find these posts comforting and useful.
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Releasing Control Is More Powerful Than Maintaining It
I’ll be honest. I struggle to accept the inevitable ebb and flow of life. I crave stability, even if it comes with a faulty understanding of control. I want to feel assured that my creativity, productivity, mood, and relationships will remain constant. But this kind of thinking breeds a false sense of security. This is the first entry in a series called, Difficult People: An Unconventional Blessing. Once a month, I'll share ongoing practices that help me maintain a sense of peace with difficult people. My hope is that you’ll find these posts comforting and useful.
