[patrickmay]

> Can we really expect people to be constantly "on" and aware of their emotional impact on others?

We can expect that of ourselves. It's a skill that can be learned and practiced.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -- Viktor Frankl

I've found that a meditation practice allows me to find that space more easily in real life situations. At the very least, you'll know when you're being "amygdala hijacked" (per the article).

[tyberns]

I have never heard that quote before. Gonna tuck that away for future use because it serves as a great reminder that we are not powerless to our emotional response. Its the difference between a reaction and a reflex.