This goes quite well with your 'diamond' theory. Part of the 'sharpening' I suppose is learning to cut out our automatic responses that come from triggers/hurt feelings... or maybe that's just me! I know it's been a slow learning process!
Great post as always,
@byn
Thank you, @Byn!
Oh man... I still don't follow my own advice from time-to-time. I am really good with those I love, but sometimes I am too hard on strangers and I react to my emotions unthinkingly. It's a process, like you said.
Just being aware of our shortcomings and acknowledging them really does make a difference!