Make the Call !!!!

Sometimes our pride gets in the way of humbling ourselves and apologizing. Maybe its a family member, work colleague or total stranger we may have encountered.

We are human and therefore make mistakes. It is acknowledging those mistakes and moving past the hurt and talking to that person again, reconciliation is the key. Holding grudges, built up anger , allows a seed to grow within you, not allowing you to move on and enjoy a happy and fulfilled life.

We sometimes feel emotionally and not thinking about the situation reasonably. We say things that may hurt the feelings of another, but not intentionally. We can walk away from the situation hurting ourselves and the other person or persons involved. So when we cool off, think logically about the situation, then we may find a solution to the situation, that caused us to react in such a way.

We all have different personalities, some of us are more cool headed than others. Especially in the work place environment, the dynamics are important for a team of people to work together for achievable goals and targets. Peoples personalities are all different, its respecting the differences, that is the challenge, accepting each other for who we are. Communicating effectively with one another is a key that unlocks the door. Trying not to overreact , but staying calm in a stressful situation, can help diffuse the overall situation.

Family situations are no different, working together as a family unit, not allowing pride or jealousy get in the way of a cooperation. Our lives are short, in knowing that, speaking rudely, offensively or in a rage of anger, maybe the last words that family member hears from your lips. When we leave this Earth, let us leave in peace with no resentment towards anyone. Reconciliation, saying I'm sorry, may just bridge the gap to the other person. Healing then can take place, let the bond of love be stronger than your pride.

Again with strangers, someone may take our car park, or cut us off on the road. Reacting with anger and offensive language or behavior only fuels the situation more. Learning self control and taking a deep breath, cool the situation. You never know you could meet that person again, imagine if they came face to face with you. They may apologize or remember how they treated you, in that particular situation.

Taking responsibility for our words and actions. Next time think before you speak or react. Let us build bridges of love to one another, not fires of anger and resentment.

Make the call to someone and bridge the gap, move on and reconcile our differences.

copyright Tess Martin.