Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Chui  "That tragedy was really sad, wasn't it?" (Emotion is sadness.)
"Yes, it was." (That's fine.)
"It could happen to anyone." (Emotion is turning into fear.)
"Sure, perhaps." (Not much you can do with that, since it's probably true.)
"Even me." (Now it's getting specific.)
"No, probably not. You're different in these ways." (So you can get specific, in the other direction.) |
I really like this example! A lot of presentness (of being present) here, realizing what's going on behind the scenes, picking up the different emotions behind and seeing how they play out. I too struggle with not getting sucked in by others' stories, and this I think is a great example of how to stay centered and be able to connect in a meaningful way.