Oh The Drama
One benefit of a regular yoga and meditation practice is that it’s gotten easier to stay away from personal drama. You know the kind of drama I’m talking about. “OMG, I can’t believe she had the nerve to tell Jack that I hooked up with John, she’s just so jealous and now he won’t talk to me and I’m, like, sooooo pissed.”
A friend of mine is experiencing some personal issues and it was so tempting to get all worked up over it along with him. I’m upset that he’s going through difficulties but if I get angry over it like him then I can’t be of any comfort. If I’m letting the profanities fly out of my mouth without thinking then I’m not being a friend in his time of need.
Practicing yoga and meditation regularly has helped me to let go of my dramas and make those that do arise not such a huge deal. That way I can really be present in the situation and find a real solution to the problem.
Or at least keep my mouth shut until the problem is resolved.
If you’re going through a drama right now find a place to sit comfortably, close your eyes and be still for five minutes. When you open your eyes again you may find that the situation isn’t as dramatic as you thought.