Moving through Frustration

Moving through Frustration

In the middle of a fantastic week, I recently had a challenging conversation with a family member. Navigating this conversation, I learned a lot about my own process and how I move through frustrating moments. Perhaps you will find my experience helpful. 

Recipe to Move Through Frustration  

Ingredients ( 14 items): Begin by assembling your ingredients. Quantities may vary. 

1 cup       expectation

1/2 cup    perceptions 

2 cups      different points of view, mixed 

10 oz        throat closing 

10 oz        heart compressing 

1 cup        shallow breathing

2 oz          rush of adrenaline

1/4 c         fight (or flight, if you have it on hand)

3 whole    scattered thoughts 

In a small bowl, mix ingredients until they don’t feel good, and then put them in a 400 degree telephone call.  

When bubbling, remove frustrations from heat. Organize your emotions, and identify them. Focus and share your thoughts (I like to write, but choose what works best for you). Add 1 cup of listening to the other person and 12 oz of breathing. Season with physical movement, to taste. 

Release your expectations of yourself, and of others. When you have the courage to feel your feelings, they cannot control you.

Plate your dish, and enjoy.