bubble, bubble toil and trouble (sorry, shakespeare)

The other day I was making some pasta and noticed the water coming to a boil. Little bubbles slowly getting bigger and bigger, ready to pop to the surface. It made me think about my boiling point. People have told me that I am one of the calmest people they know. Through the years I've learned to step back, count to ten, take deep breaths, turn and walk away...whatever it takes not to blow a gasket at the first reaction. 

This quote highlights how emotional turmoil, like anger, can cloud judgment and prevent clear thinking, much like boiling water distorts reflection. Only when the "waters calm" (emotions subside) can one gain clarity and see things as they truly are. 

We face times when things don’t go as planned. We will continually face hurdles and obstacles that we have to overcome.  At times, these challenges are frustrating and may make us angry.  It’s important during these moments that we let the waters calm before making any decisions.  Making a quick, reactive decision during these moments often leads to actions that are less than optimal. It’s far better to wait until you have calmed down and are thinking rationally before making a decision.

So remember, when you let the waters calm, clarity comes. Don’t react when the water is boiling; take some time, let the waters calm, and move forward with a rational calm that allows you to make the best decisions for you.