The idea is let them chip at you all day long, as long as they're co operating with you. Your attitude should be, say what you want, but do as i say. So these principles that we've talked about here can be applied directly and immediately in your own life. The very next time you feel triggered, see if you can't move your head just out of the way so the spear doesn't hit you. To subdue the enemy without fighting is not the highest skill.
When was the last time someone said or did something that triggered you? How did you feel – frustrated, angry, unsafe? What did you say? The chances are you reacted in one of two ways, either by shutting down, avoiding the conflict or by saying something defensive back because conflict begets conflict. In this episode, I share a story, things I am learning, and leave you with a specific action you can take right now to be able to respond rather than to react to the conflict in your most important relationships. You will be able to use your words to redirect the negative force of others towards a positive outcome.
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