I blogged yesterday about becoming a calming voice here in AZ while helping with Kai and her folks. Of how integrating that into the new parent routine has gone a long way towards smoothing over what may have been rough spots. After writing yesterday’s blog, I considered how a calming voice could help in anyone’s everyday life.
By adopting a calming inner voice, one has the potential to process things more objectively and in doing so, the ability to act in a manner that assures the best outcome. In order to achieve a calming inner voice, one must slow things down. Take additional time to sort them out.
One might think there’s not enough time to do so. But they need to contemplate if they have time to worry themselves sick over a circumstance. Or act impulsively, due to feeing rushed and not having taken the time to assess the situation from all possible angles. Viewing the bigger picture creates a more objective outlook in most cases.
So what’s the bottom line? When faced with life’s difficulties, treat yourself to a calming inner voice by taking a few extra beats before reacting. That may involve counting to ten. Or waiting three days to allow all elements of what’s happening to sink in prior to reacting. However you do it, strive to achieve a calming inner voice. Once reached, it will see you through, lowering your stress level and maintaining your sanity.
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