Opportunity Strikes

Every time someone pisses me off, it is an opportunity to learn. Case in point: I was upset at the mess my dad made since he came to Hong Kong. Unwashed utensils, used tea leaves everywhere. But I ignored it and made my green smoothie. After finishing it, as I was washing the blender, he said, “Raymond, please!” and tried to pass me his dirty dishes from lunch.

My first reaction was, “What the fuck? Do your own dishes!” In my head, anyway. But then I caught myself. I realized I could take this opportunity to develop compassion. He did raise me after all. And having him trigger me like that is the perfect way for me to learn more about myself and overcome my knee-jerk reactions.

A friend once described how he smiled and thanked a girl for triggering him. I get it now.