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 FLUFFY BUNNY
While
out and about in my neighborhood, I noticed a group of young boys
walking toward me. Shoulder to shoulder, they spanned the entire
width of the sidewalk leaving no room for anyone to pass who may be
approaching from the opposite direction.
Talking loudly and pushing each other around, the group moved in a
tight five abreast formation. With a cup of hot coffee in one hand and
my little dog's leash in the other, I continued walking. As we steadily
moved toward each other I realized there was nothing for me to do but
stop. Seemingly unaware of my presence the group never broke
rank. At the last possible second, I was forced off the sidewalk
and into the street when one of the boys intentionally bumped into me.
You may think Beverly Hills automatically inspires the display of more
elegant behavior. It does not. The young men never stopped. The
group never looked back. They did not break stride as they went on
their way while I collected myself and what remained of my coffee.
In the past I would have, without thought to the consequences of my
actions, reacted, "Hey didn't you see me? You are rude,
inconsiderate little jerks." However, in this case I did
not. I value behaving in ways that leave me proud of how I want
to remember me much more than defending myself against the non
life-threatening, self-centered actions of other people.
There are instances when it is the right thing to call another person
or organization on their bad behavior; especially when the safety of
others is at stake. However, there is a big difference between
protecting and nurturing life, or establishing a peaceful and positive
atmosphere, and defending pride, or wanting to be acknowledged as the
one that is right.
Keeping this in mind I simply looked at the boy on the sidewalk as he
moved past. I learned long ago that my happiness and peace of
mind is solely determined by how I choose to behave in response to
challenging situations and the irresponsible jerks I encounter.
Therefore, I choose to diffuse any anger brought about by the
unconscious actions of other people by screaming "FLUFFY BUNNY!" - silently to
myself, of course. I release momentary upset in a way that makes me
smile and leaves me most peaceful and proud of my behavior.
Regardless how any other person behaves you can make the world a better
place by living each day as you want to be remembered. One tool to help
you accomplish that goal is to respond to life's challenges and jerks
with the silent, but powerful, FLUFFY BUNNY!
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 Always
Remember
No matter what situations life throws at you...
no matter how long and treacherous your journey may seem...
Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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