YEAR OF ZEN: AUTUMN: DAY 72

The Calm Sea - Gustave Courbet

Q: What if you just press delete after a negative interaction with someone?

A: I have had some situations where this has happened and it is true challenge hitting delete and moving forward from a place of calm power. I think our brains are attuned to drama and it is easy to become the victim or hero of your own story. As I have been able to pause, gather myself, and think of how to move forward honestly and productively it has only been a net gain for my mental health. I can’t control the actions or thoughts of others but I can work to control my own.