Peace and stillness in the storm

Saturday, March 15.  Today was another great day.  Woke up a little late, but managed to get to work on time, and taught 5 lessons.  By the way, each of our lessons are 50 minutes long, for those of you who think I work very little.  Maybe I do work very little, now that I think about it!

Today's new thing was to react in a totally peaceful, calm, and non-offended manner in an awkward situation.  I won't go into the details, but suffice it to say that today something was said to me that would have normally made me upset, defensive, and caused me to lash back.  I would normally feel my blood pressure rise and my heart pound as I fought back and let my adversary have it.

But today, I was able to take a few deep breaths and choose to react differently.  It felt very powerful to make that choice.  I responded with kindness and a calm voice and didn't get argumentative.  I didn't react like an insecure, offended child.  I just let it go.  And what's best about it all is that I felt peace and calm inside too, not just outside.  No heart racing, no blood pressure through the roof.  I was very proud.  I felt like a dignified, graceful man.  It was nice!

We will talk again, my friends.  For all of you in Thailand, I hope to see you soon!  Tor, maybe you can come along on my quest for a hat manufacturer, ok brother?  For all my American based peeps, I hope you are happy and living life the way you want!  Later.