EXPERIENCE

It has been an on-again/off-again practice of mine to journal the dreams I recall upon waking.  While I sleep, I step out of time and "travel" to other places.  Sometimes I toss and turn as I journey.  Occasionally my dreams reflect a conflict in my waking life ... Often, I find answers to questions I ask ... Rarely, I understand.  Pay attention, I remind myself, and I shall then learn the delicate nuances of this venue of communication.  Then, perhaps, I shall gain wisdom, and thus find peace with what is.  Dream on...

OBSERVATION

It appears that people "metabolize" conflict differently.  Some get over it more quickly than others - whether they have faced the issue or not ... some hang on, perhaps to benefit from a sense of power or control when "regurgitating" the conflict; or ruminating over it in hopes of finding understanding when sometimes there is no clear recipe.  No one seems to win when someone is decidedly wrong or determined to be right.  While some seem to ponder the issue, chew it over while deciding what to "swallow" and what needs to be spat out like a pit, others gnaw on it like a bone to be picked over till bare.  It seems that when there is mutual respect, conflict is unplugged and so resolved more readily....  Like approaching the issue with the curiosity of tasting a new dish; mull over the texture and gently determine whether you wish to experience this again.  And, respectfully allow others to choose their opinion of the matter.  If the "aroma" of your dish interferes with that of another, separate yourselves so to enjoy your flavor without infringing on the others ability to enjoy the flavor of their dish....  Consider differences to be fodder for an invigorating conversation -- where no one is right, no one is wrong, just different. 

ADVICE

Perk up tired or emotional eyes with a bewitching compress.  Soak a couple cotton balls with witch-hazel; squeeze out excess liquid, then place the pats onto closed eyes (preferably while reclining).  After five minutes, you will notice a refreshed twinkle. 

TILT (This I Learned Today)

I watched the Piston's versus the Laker's on Sunday night, and learned a bit about the players.  Particularly impressive was 'Sheed Wallace on the Detroit team, who was known for technical fouls and a bad temper -- I never saw that.  Instead, I watched a man focus his energy on the grace of the game.  Every shot perfectly executed.  He seemed to exemplify that the best revenge is living well, playing well -- not letting the conflict ruffle one's course but allowing it to blow past like a breeze, then continue to thrive.  And, tonight, I saw a "T E A M" play ball and win... and the dude from the Laker's said it so well -- "they desired it and manifested it well, collectively."  Congrats to the Pistons, from this MN - LA woman.

AND A COUPLE OTHER THINGS

I am still contemplating grace and the art of being graceful in every occasion.  When I think of role models of grace, Jackie O. comes to mind.  Can you imagine her ever cussing at JFK for his mis-behavior?  I am sure she had her boundaries, and I imagine that she set them firmly and with great composure.  Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if she hollered at him behind closed (soundproof) doors -- though I never expect to learn of it!   

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