Bare It Instead Of Biting It
Who among us hasn’t lost our temper? It happens. Sometimes, we need to express our upset … vociferously. That’s okay. We don’t, however, need to injure people in the process, or worse, destroy relationships with our rage.
Joyful Springers bare it instead of biting it. They bare their feelings, even the negative ones, so they can release those feelings and let them go. By doing this, they don’t “bite” others with hurtful words or actions.
When you get angry with someone, it’s okay to let the person know. But be sure you express your anger in a way that preserves your own, the other person’s, and your relationship’s well-being.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Murphy and Ollie are back. Don't worry--Murphy and Ollie didn't rip each others' heads off. They just had a moment of disagreement. Most of the time, they're great buddies. Their owner, Lee Linenberg, said about this photo, "We are currently using the picture as our wallpaper on our home computer, and I am waiting for someone to accuse us of having a dog fighting ring!" Thanks, Murphy and Ollie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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