Don’t Let People Pull You Into Their Storm
Instead pull them into your peace.
There is a little problem with drama and misery. They both love company.
We usually do not have to look far to find trouble around us. Friends, family, co-workers, even ourselves are dealing with issues every day. Some issues are obvious and easy to see. Some are not so obvious and lie hidden in people’s lives. But, hidden or not, trouble doesn’t like to sit still.
Often people will invite us into their storms, or try to pull us in against our will. Sometimes we have to resist, sidestep, and avoid the trap. But is there more that we can do?
It is not that we do not care. It is just that it is trouble loves one thing, more trouble. And, we usually have enough of our own already.
We face a balancing act. How do we keep our compassion towards others but stay true to our responsibilities to take care of ourselves?
Don’t let people pull you into their storm, instead pull them into your peace. — Pema Chodron
Have you ever had a friend that was in trouble, depressed, anxious, or in need, and you invited them over to talk or invited them out to have a coffee or a social drink? If you have, what you were really doing is offering them sanctuary. You were saying, hey, step…
