STOP, DROP, AND ROLL

 “Stop, Drop, and Roll.” Whenever there is a dangerous fire –
anger, desire, or passionate emotions – stop what you are
doing, drop the issue for a while, and roll on with your life.
You can revisit it later with a clearer head.

How many relationships could have been saved if a
conversation could have been put off for a day or two. How
many less regrets would we have if we took time to cool
down when things heated up? Angry? Try writing a letter to
the person you are angry with. Don’t send it, but revisit it
the next day. Tempted to eat something that is bad for
you? Go for a walk, take a drink of water, and then think
about what you really need at that moment.

God only gives us challenges that we can overcome –
sometimes we just need to level the battleground.

With prayers for shalom, peace,
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

(excerpts from Holy Land Moments­)