It’s the middle of January, it’s cold outside, there’s some snow falling. You look out your window and notice your tree is dead! Just a few months ago that tree was green, vibrant, and booming with life. Do you go outside and chop the tree down because it’s now dead?
Of course, not! Because you know that when the spring warmth and sunshine comes, it’s going to come back to life—just like it does every year.
We can use this same exact logic in our relationships with others…
Arguments happen, rocky times are inevitable. Relationships go through all four seasons. When we’re in an argument or disagreement, we can sometimes say something we don’t mean. We may even go the whole nine yards and cut ties with someone.
But we can’t let our emotions get the best of us… don’t get caught up in the moment and forget the bigger picture.
Wait until winter passes… until things are civil and have calmed down. If the same emotions hold true after winter has come and gone, then that’s another topic… but most of the time, things get better.
Don’t make important decisions in the heat of the moment.
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