Mindful Hack #94

Hello Lovely Souls,

Sometimes the easiest way to bring an example of something to life is to think about its opposite, which is what the following "skit" is intended to illustrate:

(Begin scene)

Ralph: Ugh. I’m so glad it’s almost the weekend.

Ted: Yeah, me too. It’s been a heck of a week. What’s going on with you?

Ralph: Oh, I just had a couple of meetings that I didn’t feel great about.

Ted: Bummer. I hate it when that happens.

Ralph: Yeah. Have you been in a meeting with that new guy, Dax, yet?

Ted: I have, actually, twice. And I have to say I think he’s really… (Ralph interrupts)

Ralph: An obnoxious know-it-all?

(Awkward pause)

Ted: Actually… I was going to say well-spoken, and knowledgeable. (Pause). He’s my brother-in-law and I recommended him to the firm.

(Longer awkward pause)

Ralph: Oh. Right. Sorry, man.

(End scene)

Although not usually with that kind of drama, I do catch myself interrupting, especially if my mind is moving quickly or I'm excited to share a thought. I often have to remind myself to wait until the other person has finished speaking before I take my turn. Not only is it the polite way to behave, it can circumvent some really uncomfortable situations. But maybe it's just me who needs the reminder 😊

Mindfully yours,

Adriane

(Note: the characters in the dialogue above are fictitious. Or ARE they?)