Take Time To Process

In life, there are situations and occurrences that demand our attention. Some require immediate attention, other responses and actions can be delayed. There’s a difference between delaying and procrastinating. The point today is about delay or slow up or slow down. In other words, to process.

Last week I had an interaction which I found unsettling. I’ve matured mentally and emotionally and I’m not as reactive today as I would have been twenty years ago. Several brief interactions over an hour or so, all unsettling drove me to process those interactions. I didn’t react immediately, as I’ve done in the past. I listened and quietly observed.

After nearly a week of processing the interaction, I’ve been able to make a decision. I will no longer associate or interact with that person. Should we encounter others in a social setting, my interactions will remain brief. I absolutely refuse to associate with negative thoughts, people, and situations.

The reason it took nearly a week to arrive at my decision is simple. Multiple interactions of that nature are quite baffling. I’ve built and rebuilt my sphere of influence several times and I’m doing it once again. So to have the interaction happen as it did, when it did, baffled me. So I ran the interaction by several close to me, whom I respect their insights, and all suggested severing the relationship.

Interesting how we all know what’s negative and not healthy. No matter our profession. No matter our background. No matter our creed or race. Process your interactions. Meet with your counselors. Make your decisions. Live happily with your choices.

Today, Friday, August 5, 2022, I am grateful that:

When making uncomfortable decisions, I am willing to do what’s uncomfortable. Whether it’s making a landing page, calling and seeking advice, or severing a relationship, when it needs to get done, I’m willing to do it.

I’ve already produced the content for several courses, webinars, and workshops. They need to be organized, but the content is finished. The delivery method needs to be secured.

Several iterations of my current project have come to mind. I’m not sure how to manifest them, but I can see each part of each iteration with great clarity. My subject matter experts will be tasked with making it come to fruition. I’ll be tasked with describing them with the clarity they need to make it come true.

How often do you process information?

Can you sit quietly and not react?

How comfortable are you making uncomfortable decisions?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!