Here’s a little life lesson I was taught last week I thought I’d share – respond; don’t react to life. I didn’t get it the first time it was told to me, but after a brief explanation the clouds of ignorance soon departed.
In a nutshell, here’s the concept to its meaning; keeping in mind that its application can be used in a myriad of life’s aspects.
Often we react to life, both in the positive and/or the negative. But doing this keeps us from looking at what is actually happening and letting our emotions rule our actions. How would things be different if instead of reacting, we consciously respond to our surroundings?
I don’t know. I’m just throwing it out there. I’m going to give it a try.
— VOTE FOR BRANDON —
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Yes, I believe so, reacting is immediate.
So – is this kind of like saying one should step back, look at the “situation” and then act once one has all the facts and knowledge needed to act responsibly?
Thanks for sharing that…
12 weeks to the big day. Gotta hit the gym this morning. 6 days ago
just saw this on your twitter feed on the side of the BLOG – WHAT BIG DAY??? What did I miss?
OH I AM SO SORRY, Yes welcome back, we miss you when you do not BLOG.
Well guys, I probably finally stopped reacting in my mid 30′s. It is hard sometimes at work when I am around younger co workers who get really worked up about stuff and we have a converstion and I don’t react to it. I have been in my field for 28 1/2 years and at my location for 21 years so I react to very little now but it took some doing. Like I said, I just wish some of this would sink into hubby. He reacts to everything especially when driving, no one knows how to drive(in his opinion) and it really gets to him.
First off. Welcome back, Don. We missed you. I hope everything’s ok.
OK. On to your post. Well I’ve been doing that for many many years. I react first before I respond and I don’t know how some people are still my friend.
I guess its just life lessons.
How about we both give it a try and just see what happens because I know I need to learn to not react all the time especially negative situations. I’m 29 almost 30(ok not for another year). Its time for me to stop reacting to bad things.
ABSOULUTELY!!! But it took me a few years to learn this. I feel that now I do respond and not react. I wish my hubby would learn this. Things really are so much easier if one responds rather than react. Thanks for sharing.