In tough interpersonal situations, I’m realizing the value of asking myself:
“What do I want or need?”
BEFORE I jump to
“Ok how can I solve this.”
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Elena Lake 🌿@relic_radiation• over 4 years ago
Replying to @relic_radiation
The first gets me visualizing my dream, totally-nourished outcome,
whereas the second gets me listing the compromises “I guess I’m willing to make.” With a tone of resignation.
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Elena Lake 🌿@relic_radiation• over 4 years ago
Replying to @relic_radiation
My answers to the first are also often just “a HUG and to CRY safe and warm in the arms of someone who loves me”
🙌
and my answers to the second usually skip that part.