Tai Chi exercise is a good way for me to distress. On one of my CD’s David-Dorian Ross says, “Leave a little space.” We could all reduce the stress in our lives if we added a space.
Unfortunately, we find ourselves forced into situations (financially, workplace, family) where the page of our life is typed into the margins. There’s no white space left, no time for little annoyances, delays, or relaxation.
Today at the gas station, a fellow unknowingly pulled up to pump his gas. In front of me another man jumped out of his driver’s seat, raised his arms (I won’t say what else) and shouted obscenities. As I pulled out of the lot, I saw the other gentleman thoroughly confused about why this guy was yelling. I knew. He didn’t have any room in his life or time to be kind.
He’s probably like you and me when we’re so pressured the least little thing sets us off. My tire was low so I checked the manual and discovered a cold and hot air pressure recommendation. Why? If I don’t fill the tire to the lower hot setting, and the thermometer rises, I could blow out the tire. It would be a good idea for folks to lower their personal pressure setting. Then maybe there wouldn’t be so many angry, short-tempered people blowing off steam at the least little thing. Do you agree? If so, comment on one way a person could “leave a little space.”
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