I Just Wanna Be Mad

Episode summary introduction:Our episode is inspired by a Terri Clark song “I just wanna be mad”.  For those who don’t know Terri Clark, she is a Canadian Country music artist with success in both Canada and the US.  In this song she shares a perspective when there is conflict in a relationship and does not want to move past it until she is done “Being Mad”.  There are so many times we want to move on too quickly without appreciating or respecting another’s feelings.  We talk about the importance of this and how this will make a relationship stronger. Good News Story:Our good news story gives a shout out to Team Rubicon,  a veteran-led organization that assists cities and towns devastated by wildfires. They assist with conducting reconnaissance, site surveys and damage assessments of the homes affected by the wildfire. Topics discussed in this episode:Being respectful of others feelings when you have done them wrong is never easy to overcome. Looking at both perspectives will always help moving forward:Respecting how you have made someone feel to move in the right direction.Knowing that patience will play a part in this.The best tact to takeHow emotions come to life in these circumstances. Give them the time they need.Will an apology help?Does forgiveness help.Walkabout takeaways:Whether we like it or not there will be times in life where we have caused some hurt to someone and we need to take action to make amends.  This is not always easy but important regardless of the relationship you have with a person.  Some sage advice:Never let emotions simmer, always clear the air.Let people have their space. Take responsibility for what you have done.An apology without action or sincerity can do more damage than good. Understanding how to take responsibility for our actions and making amends will make us a better person and leads to a happier life.  https://youtu.be/tYjO-L48ZQQ?si=BYT6hF1EzupFDbSy More about E-Walkabout:To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca.“Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!”