Exploring Alternate Ways to Interact

I’m exploring a new way to interact with people, especially when people are anxious or angry or upset. One way that I do this is by holding my tongue, rather than trying to offer “solutions” or to give advice. Usually the people want to vent or get me to buy into whatever drama they are experiencing, and I would rather not. I know that I am feeling better about this reaction than to follow that path, but I also know it is just one more step in the direction of allowing them to be themselves (and whatever emotional tone or vibration they wish to experience) while maintaining my center and state of joy.

I think there are a couple people in my life who act like I used to act, or at least act in a way that would trigger a reaction that I used to do. Now that I am more conscious of my inner voice and the triggers that would cause such a reaction, I am now able to thank the voice for its input without bringing it to the forefront and actualize it, perpetuating the situation.

Unfortunately, I am not perfect at this, though why I should expect to be perfect at this new way of doing things I don’t know. In any event, I am usually able to change my attitude and feel better in a matter of moments, rather than letting it splash into other areas of my day, or on anyone else for that matter. With continued practice, I will enjoy myself without having to feel negative emotions except for the briefest of times.

The mantra I keep saying to myself, which I picked up from the Abraham books is this: “I intend to see that which I want to see.” What that means to me is that, for each moment (or segment of intention), I can choose to feel and experience that which I want to, especially the fun and interesting things that I enjoy. And even if the situation is not “ideal” I can still find the aspects which I want to encourage and let the ones I wish to discourage not gain any of my energy. I focus my energy on what I want rather than the lack of it.

So, by being myself, the way I want to be, I am able to feel and experience the energy and situations I want. I hope that by feeling positive and being centered, I am able to help those around me and those I interact with. I can show them that there are other ways to experience the universe and, even though they may want different things than me, they can still enjoy whatever they are doing with joy, love and happiness in their hearts, like I do. And when I don’t, I know I am able to get back to that place easily and with little effort.