Let go of petty grievances

Affirmation: I let go of petty grievances and enjoy closer connections.

It's easy to get caught up in the petty occurences of the day: a loved one speaking in a harsh tone, a child making his 20th demand of the hour, a friend overlooking a special invitation.  When things come up, (and they always do), we have a choice. We can either become irritated by them, or we can let them go and move on.

Detaching from these type of disturbances isn't easy. And many of us react angrily out of habit. Often, we are not aware of the toll these outbursts take on ourselves, our families, and our friends. But it is possible to change this behavior.

When you are bothered in this way, you can ask yourself: How important is the incident when compared to my serenity? Isn't it more important to have satisfying relationships with my family and friends than to dwell on minor irritations?

When situations are seen in this context, we can move on. 

How can you see the larger picture when a minor irratation with someone close to you surfaces?