Be like Teflon
Let's continue our discussion on developing and practicing equanimity as a path to mindful communication.
Equanimity, as we have discussed, is the ability to remain calm even in difficult situations and not get triggered in response to what others say or do.
Today's practice is about being like Teflon.
Teflon, as you may know, is used as a non-reactive, non-stick coating for pans and other cookware. The primary characteristic of Teflon is that it does not react with the chemicals in food and also allows foods not to stick and instead slide right off the pan.
So what is a Teflon Mindset? To have a Teflon Mindset is developing the ability to allow experiences, feelings, and thoughts come into your mind and slip right out without reacting to them.
If you run into someone else's bad day, for example, you do not have to engage with them and get hooked into an argument. If they say something which is baiting you to engage into a verbal battle, how about practicing being like Teflon?
Let their anger and mean comments roll off you just like a fried egg slips out of a Teflon pan. It is only by getting hooked and engaging will you allow that anger to take seed in your own body and grow. If you can let it roll off you, and ignore it, and smile, things will often get better.
After all, it is quite challenging to fight with someone who is not engaging, isn't it?
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