Taking Time
The author resisted the urge to react impulsively in an emotionally charged situation, instead choosing to pause, reflect, and seek advice before responding. The blog emphasizes the value of taking time to process emotions before responding, resulting in better outcomes and maintaining healthier relationships.
Hello All,
I recently experienced a situation where I really wanted to respond (or react) differently, but I paused, took time to decompress, and waited. Looking back, I remember times when I rushed into a response or reaction fueled by all the emotional energy I was feeling, and it didn’t turn out the way I had hoped. Have you ever been in a situation where you reacted immediately in a heightened emotional state? Did you have to go back and apologize? Did you get into trouble over it? Did you lose or bruise a relationship because of your reaction?
In my recent experience, I was almost at that point, but I took nearly a week to circle back. During that time,
I spoke with others, prayed, reflected, and discussed it with those I respect and confide in. I believe this is the best path and strategy for me—when I “Take Time” to work things through and not react right away.
The outcomes tend to be much better. Don’t get me wrong, my old nature still wants to take over in those moments (thankfully, not often). May God bless your path, and please feel free to contact us if you need assistance.
Best regards,
- Mark
AUBURN
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