Each of us is very good at pointing to when we “screw-up” but can the same be said about our successes? If you’re asking yourself, “what successes?” well, this blog is for you…
This morning I refrained from jumping into an old argument with my husband. Yes, he was able to trigger me with idiotic behavior, but I was able to see this issue really had nothing to do with me. I was able to settle myself within a few minutes and not become the dreaded – victim. Instead of reacting to this issue personally, I was able to stay neutral and you know what? The entire dynamic changed. I didn’t feel like a victim, I felt empowered.
And my husband, well, let’s just say it was an “Ah-ha moment” for him. By not allowing my emotions to become the problem or issue, my husband’s idiot behavior was just that – his problem…
Witnessing and acknowledging this change in my reaction not only integrates a “better-way-of-being” more fully into my life but also validates my own growth. Each of us needs validation and each of us must discover how to achieve that validation without needing someone else’s approval or opinion. Our own deeds and words can be enough.
So what successes have you realized in the past 48 hours? Have you been more patient with a child or spouse? Most importantly - more patient with yourself? Have you noticed when you did something well? Did you handle something well at work? Did you turn the other cheek? Did you go out of your way to be kind to someone?
Whatever it is – celebrate your success!!! Celebrating your successes – no matter how small – creates more confidence from within and you step just a little bit closer to your own wholeness.
