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.
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Difficult People Are An Extraordinary Blessing
Difficult people force us to take a hard look at ourselves and those areas where we still need to grow. I’d go as far as to say they are a integral to our emotional and spiritual development. So when we convince ourselves that it’s okay to dismiss them, because they aren’t our kind of people, we miss out on vital life lessons. 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.
