Let’s apply peeling back the layers in one more way. When first impressions- of other people or activities – are grey or undesirable, stop. Peel back that first reaction. Breathe in deeply.
What do you observe now?
What is present beneath your judgment?
If that layer is still focused on the “other”, try again. Stop. Breathe. Peel it back. Peel back the layers until you observe you: your part in the situation, your attitude, your fear. This is the layer where you have complete control and can respond rather than react.
What do you observe now?