What?
This week, I have been very humbled. I recognized some behaviors and attitudes that I really need to improve. There are a couple of guys in my ward who spend A LOT of time at my apartment, and are pretty obnoxious. This week I got impatient with one of them because he knowingly, almost ruined a surprise my roommate's boyfriend put together for her. I yelled at him and he was really hurt. I felt terrible! I have since apologized and he got over it quickly.
So What?
In a very meaningful conversation with my roommate, I learned that the only thing that anyone can control is one's self. I need to learn to communicate more directly and politely, instead of letting my frustration get the better of me.
Now What?
This week, I am going to make a focused effort to be very kind to the guys, but also make sure that I have space away from them.
I appreciated this blog post a lot! I think it is great that you were so self-aware and humble enough to recognize an area where you can improve. Self-analysis can be so hard sometimes! I also appreciate that you mentioned the meaningful chat with a roommate. Roommates are the best and are such a good source of help and support during these college years.
ReplyDeleteI know I can be short with people too. It's something we cant help being human! It especially doesn't help when we are already annoyed with someone. Like when they cough and you can't stand it?But what is important is recognizing that we can control it. I find myself slipping up, but by practicing, we can all get better. Then once we're used to it, it'll come naturally!
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