The freedom in not reacting

Have you ever felt triggered to react in response to something someone said or did? Did it put you in a position of it boiling up inside you because you felt like it just had to come out? Did you even give yourself time to think about what might occur after or if you would actually feel better after releasing that frustration?

Take it from me, I understand where you're coming from, because I've been there. And it doesn't usually get better, especially when you are up against someone that thinks they have no faults (or at least won't ever admit it). Sometimes you have to hold on that urge to react and save yourself the headache you might cause yourself by extending that argument that should have ended 10 minutes ago.

The freedom in not reacting is just simply realizing that your reaction is in your control. Meaning you have power over how you react to things and/ or situations. It's called self- regulation. That little inner power in all of us. Some may feel this inner strength, and some may not, no worries, you will one day. Awareness is the first step. At times you just need to let people just speak their thoughts until they get tired of talking. It sounds funny or even annoying but just let them be. If you react, you give them a reason to validate what they are saying. There's always that feeling of wanting to prove something but truthfully speaking if it is at the cost of making someone feel small, then there's nothing there to really prove but low self-worth. Correcting or fixing others is not our job to do. People will eventually learn on their own. Until then, don't react. It's not worth it. Find peace within yourself by making peace with others.