From The Daily Dialogue
From The Daily Dialogue
Broadcast of 9/28/98
Subject: [DailyDialogue #270] Attack
"We boil at different degrees." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
We all have times in which we respond to a situation like a predatory shark with little compassion for our partner. When we are overloaded with tension, subconsciously we seem to want to inflict the pain we feel on others. We see others as the source of our frustration.
When we attack, we are calling for help. When our partner is verbally abusive, it is sometimes difficult for us to see the little child inside that is hurting. These attacks do not need to be loud to be wounding.
I find that it is important for me to put a voice to my feelings when I think I am being attacked. I begin by using "I" statements about what I saw, heard, think, feel, know, want and will do. Then I am able to come to a place of understanding, forgiveness and love.
Experiment: Face attacks of any kind head on by recognizing their existence and learning more about the call for help. Ask your partner how you can help them heal their woundedness.
Affirmation: I am helping my partner heal their childhood wounds.
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