085 Always Certain, But Not Always Right: How Our Emotions Keep Us from Seeing the Truth with Steve Harris

Always Certain, But Not Always Right How Our Emotions Keep Us from Seeing the Truth Have you ever been completely convinced you knew exactly what was happening... only to discover you were looking at the wrong situation entirely? In this solo episode of Grandpa Channel, Rivers shares one of his favorite family stories. It begins with two determined grandmothers, a keyless Toyota, a parking lot, and a locksmith. It ends with a timeless lesson about perspective, emotional reactions, and why our strongest feelings aren't always our clearest guide. Drawing on insights from psychologist Kristin Neff's book Self-Compassion, Rivers reflects on what happens when our emotions become louder than our perspective, and why learning to pause may be one of life's greatest skills. Sometimes the answer isn't finding a better key. Sometimes it's realizing you're trying to unlock the wrong car. In this episode: Why strong emotions can cloud our judgment The surprising connection between perspective and emotional reactions A funny family story with a lasting life lesson Insights from Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Why "always certain, but not always right" became a Harris family saying How taking one step back can help us move forward with greater wisdom