Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) DEC 2016 / JAN 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue A Miracl | Page 58
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If cornered by a relative who keeps telling
you the same story again at this year’s
party, enthusiastically jump to the punch line
first. They will assume you are in alignment
with them and favoring their perspective of
events. Quickly you can become allies until
next year.
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A terrible comment is made at the dinner
table. Just act is if you didn’t hear it. In
fact just blow your nose and comment on
the discomfort of your oncoming cold.
Very rarely do people repeat despicable
comments. You saved yourself from having
to take a stand on something that never
really mattered anyways.
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A dear relative brings a dish they prepared
and you would prefer to leave it outside
for the wildlife if it wouldn’t poison them.
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You can intentionally overcook it and then
apologize pro-fusely that you ruined it and
had to throw it away. You’ll be saving all the
other guests from severe gastric distress.
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The precious ginger bread house that you
worked on for days is centered on the table.
All are in awe of this fabulously decorated
little house with its shiny white icing. Then
one of your least favorite relatives says it
looks just like the one she saw on sale at
Costco. Per chance did you get it there?
Before hitting her with a gumdrop off the
head, admire her fru-gality but enlighten her
how you loved spending your precious time
making it all by hand. You only wanted the
best for her.
You may notice that I am injecting some
humor here because the fact is we all can get
a little edgy during the holidays. Honestly, I
am trying to ignite more compassion within
you so when some of these trivial scenarios
occur, you don’t end up taking a tantrum.
You will be able to rec-ognize the absurdity
in what is happening around you. Now you
know you can defuse with hu-mor, distract
the opposition by laughing and kill them with
kindness.
Plus, you will feel much better in
the morning!
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