Petty Issues

The word petty tells of something low in ranking or status. Issues in this context are important questions that are in dispute and must be settled. If you merge the two together, you would be able to decipher where the thought pattern is leading to.

Sometimes, why certain issues are tagged petty is a function of repetition of such matters or case on and on, which is supposed to have been resolved. But because the parties involved are reluctant to reach a compromise or are proving difficult to give heed to reasoning, such issues soon generate to petty issues and therefore do not count anymore, no matter how important they are.

People who are given to petty issues, if you examine them thoroughly, you would discover that there are certain incidents, experiences..., in the past that such persons are refusing to let go even when they should let it go. Such experiences builds up in their hearts and are being nurtured, day in day out. And when they find opportunity to strike, they let it out without minding if it is the suitable time to do so.

Certain tendencies that could degenerate to petty issues is idleness. Someone whose schedule is busy and as a result of what he/she has engaged his/her mind with, would not have time for petty issues. But when one is idle mentally, physically, spiritually, and otherwise, what occupies the mind of such persons would be petty issues. The mind is a field or an arena that is open to different forms of energy, each seeking for attention. It is the one you allow to dominate you that takes residence. Something must occupy the mind for sure. So we have to make deliberate effort to allow only the right things to gain access. How do we do that?

To start with, identify the things you like talking about. Are they positive or negative? If negative, seek counsel from reliable and trusted source, and try to follow through on such step by step counsel.

Do more of listening. Before jumping into conclusion or commenting on a matter, listen to both sides, and make your deductions from your findings.

Weigh certain words before speaking when angry. When one is angry, certain things can be uttered without the person knowing the level of the damage that could have been caused. So, it is better to be selective in the choice of words during this period or not to speak at all.

Avoid certain environments that triggers off negative tendencies. This is profitable when you know your temperament and what you are capable of doing at a given period of time.

The answer may just be simple forgiveness(letting go). It's not easy to let go certain incident, occurrence, or events, especially when it always appear fresh in one's mind, and the scars seen. However, you can replace such scars with a moisturising spot removal cream until it comes off. #Petty issue #Idleness of mind #Busy schedule #Positive energy.