Nonreactivity is remaining centered in the eye of the storm. You are the calm, still emptiness among the chaos. When you overreact, whether it’s to the news, a friend, a partner, or worst of all, your own child, you flip the switch on an unintentional and unconscious course of action, emotion, or thinking. You lose your cool, which means losing the power that comes from being able to perceive accurately, think clearly, and respond intentionally. And often, you violate the boundaries and dignity of the person you are reacting to.
