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A while back I called in to Evolving Your Spirit radio where host Debbie Mackall was interviewing her guest, Maggie Wilkins, who was speaking from Thailand. One of the many things she said that spoke to my heart was:
“The Thai people believe that when you lose your temper, you lose face. They believe that if they engage with someone who’s lost their temper they not only disrespect that person, but themselves as well, so they simply walk away—remove themselves from the equation—a position of respect for self and others.”
I contacted Maggie to confirm I’d accurately captured the spirit of what she’d said before posting it on my Facebook wall. Later she wrote:
“It is amazing to witness the first time you see it. When you know what is happening, it is to witness grace at work.”
How do you respond to anger in others?
“Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.”
— Laurie Buchanan
A version of this post was previously published on tuesdayswithlaurie.com and is republished here with permission from the author.
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