Hi All,

As always, I like to share with you topics that came up for people in our Mindfulness classes that ran over 5 weeks in September / October. So, relationships were a topic for discussions and in particular, how to deal with confrontation.

Hurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may wonder what we did to rouse their anger, and we take their actions personally. We may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It’s important to remember that there are no real targets in an emotional attack and that it is usually a way for the attacker to redirect their uncomfortable feelings away from themselves.

When people are overcome by strong emotions, like hurt or anguish, they may see themselves as victims and lash out at others as a means of protection or to make themselves feel better. You may be able to shield yourself from an emotional attack by not taking the behaviour personally. First, however, it is good to cultivate a state of detachment that can provide you with some protection from the person who is attacking you. This will allow you to feel compassion for this person and remember that their behaviour isn’t as much about you as it is about their need to vent their emotions.

You cannot control other people’s emotions, but you can control your own. If you sense yourself responding to their negativity, try not to let yourself. Keep your heart open to them, and they may let go of their defensiveness and yield to your compassion and openness.

The Sangoma Way Meditation classes for self-awareness will be returning the beginning of November
Classes are as follows:
SERIES 1: Wednesday November 7th @7pm (Beginners)
SERIES 2: Thursday     November 8th @10am
SERIES 3: Thursday     November 8th @7pm
SERIES 4: Friday          November 9th @10am
The duration of the class is 1 hour and classes run for 5 consecutive weeks in The Sangoma Way home practice, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.
Total investment for a series of 5 classes is E60 and you can book in advance by paying in full via PayPal here.
Or
E15 pay as you go
Kind regards,
Kate xxx