Mantra Monday XXVI: You Are the Good and the Bad
Author: Joe Lizz
Have you ever noticed how you tend to remember the bad times far more than the good ones? They weigh heavier on your emotions, your heart, your mind, and they leave a bitter taste in your mouth for far longer than the times that are sweeter.
The same goes for people. We remember the worst interactions, the harsh words for far longer than we remember the praise and kindness.
We are all human, making us all imperfect, but we are also responsible for both the best and worst versions of ourselves.
Be aware of who you are in anger, sadness, frustration. Think beyond the moment and consider how your words and actions may take root in others. I’m not saying never be angry — work to find empathy and compassion within that anger.
Social media and constantly living “plugged-in” makes it easy to be one version when the whole world can see you, and another when the cameras, phones, and tablets are tucked away and logged out.
Integrity requires that you uphold the same morals and ethics you set forth for yourself when many eyes are watching as when only a few are around.
Treat people the way you want to be treated, and the way you want your best friend or your mother to be treated, even when life gets challenging or less than ideal.
Compassion and empathy are exercises to be practiced when its easy and when it’s not easy at all.
You are made up of all the versions of yourself: the good, happy-filled you as well as the not-so-great, reacting-instead-of-responding you. They both reflect you: your character, your empathy, your compassion, or lack thereof. All versions of yourself represent what makes you a whole human.
Who are you when people aren’t looking? When you’re angry? How can you be better? Kinder? More empathetic?
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