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The other day my husband got really angry with me.  I don't even remember what it was (typical, right?), but he was steamed. 

Usually I pester him with apologies when he's not ready to hear it, making the situation worse.  This time I just shut my mouth. 

It's amazing how how quickly you can diffuse a situation if you have the strength to just STOP TALKING!  He calmed down almost immediately.  Half an hour later, I apologized when he was ready to hear it.  He gave me a hug and then promptly forgot all about the argument.

I also gave him a Snickers bar as a peace offering.  Candy doesn't hurt either!  :)

I am very blessed.  My husband is slow to anger and quick to forgive.  He really puts me to shame in that department.

Emma

 

 

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I'd like to start taking vitamins, but I'm not sure which brand.  Any thoughts?  I've heard that not all brands absorb into the body, or are synthetic.

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So the principles I've learned so far are:

1) If you worry about something, look at the law of averages and ask yourself: "What are the chances of this thing I'm worried about actually happening?"  More often than not, it won't happen.

I've used this at work.  Each Friday or before I take time off, I obsess that I'm forgetting something I have to do, and I'll get in trouble.  The reality is that there isn't much in my job that CAN'T wait a few days, that my team and boss wouldn't notice anyway, and if they did, they're so mellow it wouldn't matter to them.

2) Expect unjust criticism and ingratitude.  Sometimes people are jealous, in a bad mood, or just want something to gripe about.  And gratitude is not natural, it's learned.  Many people in this world are not raised to be appreciative; some people think the world owes them something.  Do the right thing and don't expect anything in return.  If you get gratitude, it'll be a nice surprise.

I read these just this weekend, so I'll put them into practice at work.  I deal with some people who are dishonest, rude, and out for themselves.  I understand that IT'S NOT PERSONAL, THAT'S JUST HOW SOME PEOPLE ARE. 

So I'll post again next week about how I used these principles and the next ones I learn.

Thanks for all of the cheers and comments!  That, more than anything else, is motivating me!

Emma