What Would You Do? February 1, 2016
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.comments closed
The Hypothetical: A neighbor you’ve been friendly with for 6 years has turned decidedly frosty toward you. You don’t know why. You’re certain that you did nothing directly to her that should have caused the change of heart. But whenever you see her and smile or wave, she looks right through you . . . with a frosty glare.
What would you do?
A. Angrily confront her and demand an explanation:
“Who the hell do you think you are? I’ve been nothing but nice to you and you look at me like I’m a “dog deposit” left in the middle of your driveway!”
B. Ignore her back:
“I’ll see your frosty stare. And raise you a . . . cold shoulder.”
C. Collapse into a puddle of tears, effectively putting the keys to your happiness in her pocket.
D. Try to open up the channels of communication:
“Hey. I’ve noticed that you seem a bit frosty towards me in recent interactions. I can’t think why. Is it something we should talk about at some point?”
E. Laugh & talk about her behind her back with anyone who will listen:
“OMG! She is being a total bitch to me. Every time she gives me her prune face I want to burst out laughing.”
F. Nothing. If she wants to talk about it, let her broach the discussion.
G. Move.
H. Other. Be as creative as you want here!
So . . . what would you do?
Before deciding ~> Breathe * Relax * Feel * Watch * Allow.
Instead of pushing, pulling, or trying to manipulate the actions of others, we can adopt an attitude of “cheerful indifference” as we allow things to be as they are.
Aah . . . that’s better!
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