When others confront us, it’s common to tense up, dig in our heels and resist. If we can pause for just a moment and realize that we’ve just been presented with an opportunity to evolve our consciousness, we can respond with emotional balance. We can resist the temptation to do combat and, instead, soften. This isn’t giving up, giving in or surrendering. It simply a sign that we’re confident enough in our ideas and our strength that we can comfortably listen to others’ viewpoints and weigh in on them with calm civility. It’s called…
Emotional Tai Chi.