There are moments when our expectations from various individuals skyrocket – be it our spouses, parents, children, domestic help, boss, colleagues, or even our Guru. When these expectations are not fulfilled, we often tend to unjustly blame the person, causing an emotional disturbance and leading to anger or communication breakdown.
In such situations, it is crucial to communicate directly with the person involved in a non-confrontational manner to break the impasse. This approach allows us to gain better insights into their perspective. Suppressing anger within us is akin to carrying a ticking bomb that needs to be diffused. Elevating our thoughts in such moments helps us understand the reasons behind others’ actions and enables us to excuse many trivial faults.
Tolerating the minor flaws of others becomes imperative, as we ourselves have been tolerated for our imperfections by the people around us, including our family and mother. Developing patience and understanding ourselves better will empower us to comprehend others’ behavior with greater compassion and empathy.