When a friend or loved one says something hurtful, we are often rendered speechless. Thinking about and preparing a few comfortable responses ahead of time can help us respond appropriately in the moment.
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Adults with low frustration tolerance find it difficult to cope with everyday irritations, and they often lash out at others, compromising their relationships. There are many techniques for increasing your patience which can be learned at any age.
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It’s often difficult to love as we were instructed to in First Corinthians. To become more openhearted, we can pause to change our perspective, search our hearts for kindness, and say a prayer.
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Human suffering is inevitable, but it is highly distressing to watch. Compassion for those in pain can serve as an antidote and compel us to help wherever we can.
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As a nation, we’re having honest conversations about difficult topics. Growing pains are hard. We know we can’t go back. We have to press on, hoping and praying that we will emerge with greater clarity, empathy, and awareness.
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It takes time for us to process the array of emotions that comes with a significant transgression against us. But when we’re ready, our hearts will begin to soften and we will sense that forgiveness is possible.
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Our personalities are formed in part as a reaction to our early environments. The Enneagram model can help us understand our acquired personality traits, and provide a pathway for growth so that we can get closer to our true essence.
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