Teachers

Ever been rattled, shocked, jolted. . . . . .and not in a fun way???
I bet you have, I know I certainly have.
Knowing that in life we can be sometimes fiery when pushed and when shoved, when we are just not received as expected, we mostly are reactive, and potentially explosive. . . . .I know I'm not alone.

Yet, as I grow older, become wiser and have experienced various life situations, I know that in order to remain clear and focused in these challenging situations, I need to act like the best version of myself. If I don't like what someone is doing, why am I going to react? When the outcome isn't what I want in that moment, why am I let down? Like stomping the ground or punching holes in the wall or yelllllllllling at someone and wanting respect, something just isn't RIGHT, it just doesn't work that way, there is no level ground, no understanding, really its when the circus comes out to play

SO, instead of reacting, why not try this

take a moment

take a breath
soak it alllllll in,

and then, say THANK YOU

That's right, thank the person for being a teacher
For creating a situation, a conflict, a chance to practice being a better version of yourself
Don't get me wrong, THIS is extremely difficult, a near impossible task in a heated moment, especially when you and your expectation has been disappointed. Yet, after a big breath, after a reflective moment, the best possible outcome is.....possible.
To learn, to educate and to come out knowing you have earned a lesson, THAT is worth it!
Our teachers are everywhere

Strangers on the street, people we love, our favourite coffee shop guy, store clerks, our relatives our enemies and everyone else. . . . . They sometimes come to us for momentary interactions, chance meetings, or they stay for longer, like our lovers or relationships or family. We can't ever really know when our teachers will be with us, or for how long they'll remain in our lives

When you can see that everything and everyone is your teacher, and ultimately a road leading you to your truth, your values, YOUR morals, it is then that you can take that clarity, your clarity into action and everything has the possibility to change. The two most challenging words when caught up, or reacting, or feeling bigger than seeing and breathing, are. . . . . Thank you.
If you can come to that place, you will find freedom!
Thank the universe for the teaching, and the opportunity to learn to be your best self.
Thank the teacher in front of you who is providing you with another chance to seek and display your integrity, your compassion, and your love for yourself

When you decide that the victory in each moment is not in getting the outcome you think you want to happen, but rather it's to be the most of who you are in that moment, you are free. You no longer need a stranger to be "mad at" or your unhealthy boyfriend to stay with you, or anything outside of YOU to do what you think is right, you simply feel free
One of the most challenging lessons in life, is to take this on, to feel the fire, to choose NOT to react in the moment, and to accept the teacher and the lesson
knowing you are only bettering you, strengthening YOU and ultimately seeking your very own happiness, is the best lesson of all
Goodluck!