Ahhh, finally some peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cup of tea at my lips, I close my eyes in relaxation and inhale the scent of fresh tea leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suddenly, the walls tremble, and I hear the shriek of a drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So much for peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My neighbor has apparently chosen this exact moment to hang his kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My old self would have reacted with pure indignation or self-pity. After all, this ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day ruined. Stupid idiot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, having been applying the “GOODWILL concept” for a while now, I see my neighbor as a valid individual who, like everyone else, has to install his furniture at some point. He can’t know that I needed peace right then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goodwill and Freedom of Choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay. That covers the first part of the GOODWILL concept. Viewing others with understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, onto the second part: Freedom of Choice.
I consciously recognize that I have various ways to respond to this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The response should be CONSTRUCTIVE.
So, throwing myself on the floor, crying, and flailing are out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could put on headphones and listen to relaxing music with my tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could move to another room where the noise isn’t as loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could pour the tea into a thermos and head to a park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could go over and ask if he could spare me and my tea 30 minutes before resuming his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the end, that’s what I decide to do.
I grab two beers and knock on his door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, my neighbor and his buddy are having a beer break, and I’m enjoying my peaceful tea time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The takeaway from this story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You ALWAYS have far more options to react than you initially think. Make yourself aware of them and act with GOODWILL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’ll work out for sure!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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