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One of those things

I am careful with my upset. When it plops down next to me on the bench with all my other moods and emotions, I give it a good long look. I ask it where it comes from, what its purpose is. Whether there’s any substance to it or its just the left big toe of some other issue. Can I smile at it and send it packing, or is it telling me there’s something I need to do first? This approach, I think, is the upside of disliking conflict. It makes it hard to deal with this world though. The widespread global addiction to outrage we’re navigating takes everything I’ve got so when the otherwise delightful lady at work furiously lights up the message board when instructions are given that she doesn’t agree with, I find myself struggling more and more with the desire to withdraw. Where is the voice of reason? Where is the sense? What on earth did that accomplish? What good does any of it accomplish?
Introspection is an important survival skill. Trying to get a better understanding of how things affect us allows us time to know how to react in a rational manner that will not be detrimental to us or hurt others. The need to withdraw is a real struggle, how far and for how long ...will it guarantee my safety without losing my freedom? I go through these thoughts myself. As sensitive people, we are easily impacted by the negativity we encounter in the world and therefore natural when the fight or flight response kicks in as defense or for self-preservation. I think you're doing a great job with how you're handling yourself against outside factors...in the end, that's all they are and bear no relation to who and what we are.
FoolishLuna · 56-60, F
She likes attention. Just breathe Nik … you are amazing and you tend to always take the higher road. Great Post.
JustNik · 51-55, F
@FoolishLuna Took me a couple days of wrestling with the fact I couldn’t fix her upset, but I finally managed to let it go. 😅🙄😂🤗
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
It takes a while, and sometimes a deep wound, to learn that lesson.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
I wholeheartedly agree.

 
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