Am I bragging.
Hardly. I am confessing. My
ability to ‘let it all out’ is not always the best way to deal with
pressure. I am what is sometimes called,
a “Hurler”. That is the opposite of those “Hiders”, who hold it all in, even
when the pressure is applied strong; like a plugged up tube. But a gushing flow out is not necessarily the
best thing to hear.
It really depends on what is coming out -- which is really
the point of the question I asked earlier. When the pressure is on you does a
sweet response, a gentle answer, words spoken that are helpful to those who
hear come out? Or something else;
something mean, ugly, rude, cutting, or hurtful?
It may be too personal to share what your normal, under
pressure response is, but what do you think will help a person have a positive
outcome when the pressure is intense on them?
To practice to think before you speak. So many times I've been the "hurler" only to regret it later. Words are very important to God. Enough that He says we will be judged for every idle word, which is a sobering thought. The bible also says a soft answer turns away wrath. People are more apt to listen when you speak gently is what I have found. You feel a lot better in your spirit also. Karen Edwards
ReplyDeleteGood comment, Karen. Pausing before speaking really can help to make the right response in the best way.
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