avatarShaista Malik

Summary

The article discusses the personal philosophy of spreading peace and maintaining calmness amidst chaos, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in interactions with others.

Abstract

The author of the article reflects on the personal growth journey, particularly the ability to remain a serene presence in the face of adversity. They liken their approach to transforming hailstones into gentle rain, choosing to navigate through life's storms with grace and composure. The piece underscores the significance of emotional intelligence in controlling one's reactions and perceiving situations differently from those around us. It advocates for being a force of peace, offering support and understanding to others, much like providing shelter with an open umbrella. The author expresses gratitude for the community and mentors that have contributed to their understanding and practice of these principles, highlighting the value of shared knowledge and experiences.

Opinions

  • The author views themselves as a calm individual who actively avoids unnecessary commotion.
  • Emotional intelligence is seen as a crucial tool for managing personal reactions and understanding that one's perception of a situation may differ from others.
  • The author believes in the power of calmness to counteract turbulence and in the importance of helping others find peace.
  • There is an appreciation for the weekly prompts and the publication that facilitates the exchange of ideas on personal growth and emotional intelligence.
  • The author admires the work of fellow writers in the "Know Thyself, Heal Thyself" publication and acknowledges the impact of their writings on the community.

Be a Contagious Force of Peace

Monday Prompt

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When it’s raining hailstones at my footstep I try to transform them into flurries and raindrops when I catch sight of the water perforating through every pore instead of wetting my feet I must steer clear of it to let it flow

When stormy whistles aggravate the situation I define calmness by grasping the dancing drizzles

To lay the trap muddled minds lean backward but I keep advancing to pull them forward

This my friend is the lesson I learned!

Everyone has a mountain to climb descend that ladder to help them summit cradle the peace like open umbrellas win them over by providing shelter and warmth.

I am a very calm person and try to stay away from all the commotions that happen around me.

When I came to know about emotional intelligence, one important thing that I learned is the control I have over my reactions. No matter what the circumstances are, the way I perceive a situation can’t always be the same as understood by the people I come in contact with.

I can only let help them see the other side of the picture without being a part of the storm brewed by them.

Thank you, 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘊. for initiating the prompts and running this beautiful publication. You can check all the amazing prompts for this week here;

I loved the following articles by these two amazing writers in Know Thyself, Heal thyself;

Myriam Ben Salem🦋

Dr. Preeti Singh

Here is one of my previous pieces in KTHT;

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