Peace In The Midst Of Chaos
Two Thoughts:
Real maturity is keeping your peace in the midst of a disagreement. A calm awareness will help you make sure that you are stating your point without letting your ego make things worse. This way you are less likely to let a bad moment turn into a bad day and you will stop your tension from negatively affecting those around you. Your peace has the power to stop a disagreement from escalating into an argument. It takes two people to intensify a disagreement to the point where it becomes a real conflict; if you refuse to conduct yourself with tension it will help the conversation remain civil. Thinking of your disagreement as a discussion is more productive than letting it snowball into an argument because a discussion is an exchange as opposed to a battle. In a discussion the ego does not need to guard itself and logical thinking can be more easily sustained. Keeping your peace will also help your mind remain open and flexible, which allows a resolution to arise more easily. Disagreements are a natural part of life that can open the door to a deeper understanding of each other. When we navigate opposing views with compassion, it becomes possible to deliver our perspective gently and to find a middle path. Remember, harmony does not appear out of nowhere, it often blossoms from the rocky ground of disagreements. Being able to hold space for different perspectives is a sign of true love.
You can tell when someone is giving you their misdirected anger. People often share their misery, even if you have nothing to do with it. Emotions tend to propagate themselves: anger likes to create more anger and joy seeks to create more joy. When you notice that someone is just stuck in a loop of agitation and they are no longer open to reason, step away from them and move along. You can have compassion for them without getting caught up in their rough energy. Being able to dictate your own mental state without letting others decide it for you is a sign that you are reclaiming your power. Even if someone is inviting you to be angry, you do not need to accept their invitation. The goal is to be able to skillfully maneuver around people who are in a turbulent mood without losing your cool. There will certainly be times when you can help them, but that won’t always be the case. In any scenario, your task is to do what is right for your mental health. Remember, do not get stuck in a savior pattern. Help people when you can without becoming attached to being a helper; it is not your job to save everyone. Finding this balance will be unique to your life and your personal emotional capacity.
Wisdom Ventures:
I’m happy to announce a new project I co-founded called Wisdom Ventures!
I’m excited about this project because we need to continue evolving and improving our relationship with the internet, algorithms, and social media platforms. I think there is a way for us to connect with each other online without harming our mental health. The next generation of platforms need to be more compassionate in their design, Wisdom Ventures is a way to help these new platforms emerge.
Wisdom Ventures aims to fund a new generation of entrepreneurs dedicated to harnessing the power of business to co-create a more compassionate and thriving world. We want to support those who are building services and platforms that prioritize the well-being of the people who engage with their products.
With mental health issues at record highs, from loneliness to addiction to anxiety, we know there is a need for inner and outer change.
If you watched The Social Dilemma, you are keenly aware of how addictive and divisive our technology can be. Wisdom Ventures will fund an emergent generation of technologies and solutions that fuel mindfulness, wellbeing, and human connection.
Along with capital investments, we are nurturing a unique community of esteemed advisors, wisdom teachers, and leaders to support entrepreneurs in realizing a healthier vision for the world.
We are not your traditional venture capital firm. We know that to build a better world, the healing of the individuals is critical; this has inspired each of us founding partners to hold our personal growth as a top priority.
If you are an entrepreneur who wants to stay in touch or someone with who wants to be a part of this transformative community, see ways to connect on our website: wisdomventuresfund.com
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Clarity & Connection:
My new book Clarity & Connection is available worldwide, in bookstores and online.
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Journal Prompt:
Are you able to keep your cool even when someone is trying to disturb it? What do you do to stay grounded in your own energy instead of adopting the energy that is around you? Is there a recent instance where you were really happy with how you handled a difficult situation? How was that time different from others?
Links:
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