Читать книгу The Woman's Book of Spirit - Sue Patton Thoele - Страница 35

CAMILLA HAD MADE A PROMISE TO HERSELF that, as a part of her spiritual discipline, she would learn to soften her responses, attitudes, and judgments. Because she was prone to feeling defensive when faced with difficult situations or people, she decided to use such events as reminders to soften. Right off the bat, her husband (our mates are always such good teachers) provided her with the perfect opportunity when he surprisingly overreacted to a suggestion she made.

Feeling as if she'd been kicked in the stomach, Camilla nonetheless remembered that here was an opportunity to soften. Although she managed to keep her response quiet, her judgments where flaring inside and her heart felt hard and constricted. She excused herself and went to a private place where she attempted to tune into her heart. Quieting her mind was like wrestling with a two year old in the midst of a temper tantrum, but finally she was able to get in touch with her heart. First she comforted and forgave the person within her who felt hurt, frustrated, and angry. When she was calmer, she asked her heart what to do in this situation. The answer was an unequivocal, “Relax and back off.”