Control Your Emotions: The Matrix Strategy
Imagine:
Anyone who's able to watch The Matrix can attribute that The Machines are brutally and ruthlessly efficient for the fact that they work and function in a system. Though the human spirit is capable of endless possibilities, our emotions serve as a double-edged sword capable of fueling us to do the good and the bad---unfortunately and usually, it's the bad things that happen because of us being too emotional. Impulsiveness and brash actions tend to be more destructive than creative and more importantly, put us in a disadvantageous situation.
Face It:
Although it's a case-to-case basis for some people, observe that the fruits of impulsiveness and brash actions through being emotional usually ends up in a situation that becomes so messy and entangled. Take note that solving problems we made earlier makes us go into greater lengths and effort than the effort used that brought about such a problem in the first place.
The Practice and Application:
Try to project yourself with a great distance from the situation: it's you, the situation and the empty space or gap between the two of you. There may be other ways to detach yourself but as usual, there's no fixed way or solution for each process or problem. This is perfect in times of great strife, stress and even scenarios that quickly puts you on the spot. Look at the poker player's eyes, they don't show emotion and even try to minimize body language for the sake of a bluff, or the cold devious calculation that they are putting their opponents in a trap for the winning hand. As Liam Neeson said to Amon Goethe in Schindler's List, "Control is power."
Take Note:
The strategy of detaching yourself from your emotions should always be done consciously. It is through conscious effort that we realize the art of The When and The How: when to do it and how to do it. Inasmuch as I would love to perfect this, sadly, no one is perfect and this applies to all except God. There will always be situations where you will need to bring out the face that cries, the face that worries and the face of empathy towards others.
Anyone who's able to watch The Matrix can attribute that The Machines are brutally and ruthlessly efficient for the fact that they work and function in a system. Though the human spirit is capable of endless possibilities, our emotions serve as a double-edged sword capable of fueling us to do the good and the bad---unfortunately and usually, it's the bad things that happen because of us being too emotional. Impulsiveness and brash actions tend to be more destructive than creative and more importantly, put us in a disadvantageous situation.
Face It:
Although it's a case-to-case basis for some people, observe that the fruits of impulsiveness and brash actions through being emotional usually ends up in a situation that becomes so messy and entangled. Take note that solving problems we made earlier makes us go into greater lengths and effort than the effort used that brought about such a problem in the first place.
The Practice and Application:
Try to project yourself with a great distance from the situation: it's you, the situation and the empty space or gap between the two of you. There may be other ways to detach yourself but as usual, there's no fixed way or solution for each process or problem. This is perfect in times of great strife, stress and even scenarios that quickly puts you on the spot. Look at the poker player's eyes, they don't show emotion and even try to minimize body language for the sake of a bluff, or the cold devious calculation that they are putting their opponents in a trap for the winning hand. As Liam Neeson said to Amon Goethe in Schindler's List, "Control is power."
Take Note:
The strategy of detaching yourself from your emotions should always be done consciously. It is through conscious effort that we realize the art of The When and The How: when to do it and how to do it. Inasmuch as I would love to perfect this, sadly, no one is perfect and this applies to all except God. There will always be situations where you will need to bring out the face that cries, the face that worries and the face of empathy towards others.
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