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Oh, so important! Whenever possible-and it usually is-after the initial reaction to something I perceive as negative, I take a breath and think of the words of Oliver Cromwell: "...think it possible you may be mistaken." I take it as a given that I am misreading the situation, to some extent, and press on to achieve whatever my goal is for the interaction, even if it's only a partial victory.I've fallen victim to my own incorrect and negative assumptions many times, and I think that my misreading at the start sets off a chain reaction of feedback.
I've even been paranoid when babies have stared at me too long.
Oh, so important! Whenever possible-and it usually is-after the initial reaction to something I perceive as negative, I take a breath and think of the words of Oliver Cromwell: "...think it possible you may be mistaken." I take it as a given that I am misreading the situation, to some extent, and press on to achieve whatever my goal is for the interaction, even if it's only a partial victory.
I got in the habit of doing this even before my diagnosis; it's a good thing. @OkRad , I didn't get to see the letter, but I hope that you might view it as an opening gambit, show them a counter-move.
I still don't get why in the age of wi-fi and bluetooth music in a gym is a thing anymore...
Oh, so important! Whenever possible-and it usually is-after the initial reaction to something I perceive as negative, I take a breath and think of the words of Oliver Cromwell: "...think it possible you may be mistaken." I take it as a given that I am misreading the situation, to some extent, and press on to achieve whatever my goal is for the interaction, even if it's only a partial victory.