Welcome to this week’s Habit of the Week! 🌟
Small habits shape our lives in big ways, and each week, we’ll explore a simple yet powerful habit that can bring more positivity, focus, and happiness to you and your family. Let’s take one step closer to building a better version of ourselves—one habit at a time.
Each article will have four sections:
- Introduction
- Couple of Stories
- Action Items to follow
- Simple Joke!
This week, lets think over Calmness vs Hostility.
Introduction
Hostility means showing aggression or anger towards others, often without reason. It can cause arguments, fights, and hurt feelings, damaging relationships.
Help Nisha at School
In school, Nisha had a short temper.
If someone accidentally bumped into her, she would lash out, yelling or pushing them away. One day, a classmate accidentally spilled water on her desk.
Instead of calmly handling it, Nisha shouted angrily, making everyone uncomfortable.
The teacher noticed and said,
“Nisha, your anger pushes people away. Instead of reacting harshly, try talking things out. You’ll see how kindness can solve problems more easily.”
Nisha decided to give it a try. The next time something went wrong, she remained calm and spoke kindly.
She was surprised to see that people respected her more and problems were solved without any fights.
Thank you for helping Nisha, my friend.
Help Varun at Home
At home, Varun often got into arguments with his little brother, Rohan.
He would get irritated over small things, like Rohan touching his toys or playing loudly.
One day, after an especially heated argument, their mother sat them down and explained,
“Hostility only creates distance between you two. Instead of yelling, try understanding what the other person feels.”
Varun realized he was being too harsh and decided to be more patient with his brother, which improved their relationship.
Thank you for helping Varun, my friend.
Panchatantra Snippet
In the Panchatantra, there is a story of two birds living in a tree.
One was peaceful and kind, while the other was hostile and always fought with other animals. The hostile bird made many enemies, while the kind bird had many friends who helped when trouble came.
The story teaches that hostility pushes others away, but kindness brings people together.
Thirukural Quote
“To those who err, show patience and forbearance; for hostility will only increase their faults.”
— Thirukural 314
- Pause Before Reacting:
- When you feel angry or hostile, take a deep breath and calm down before responding.
- Communicate Peacefully:
- Instead of yelling or fighting, talk about how you feel in a calm and respectful way.
- Practice Kindness:
- Treat others with kindness, even when you feel upset. This will help in resolving conflicts smoothly.
At a Traffic Signal in Bangalore:
A biker angrily yells at an auto driver, “Do you even know how to drive?!” 🚦🔥The auto driver calmly replies, “Of course! I even know how to fly… but today, I decided to keep my inner peace and my auto on the road.” 😌🛺
