Amanda, Your framework for managing fear applies perfectly to the often emotionally charged world of pet care. Pet owners frequently operate from a place of deep fear about their animals' well-being, while veterinarians and other pet service providers deal with their fears about client reactions, medical outcomes, and professional judgment. Just as Amanda describes the federal worker's struggle with institutional changes, pet care professionals often face similar fears about changing industry standards, client expectations, and the emotional weight of caring for beloved family pets. Her four-step approach could help both sides move from reactive fear to productive dialogue. Bravo, my friend. WDPM wants you & Helene back to chat about this!!!
I love the shift from "I want to amaze people" to "I want to be amazed by people." It's a powerful reorientation, a ticket out of the misery of self involvement. Thanks for sharing this piece.
Thanks Amanda for the insightful calm and love how you ended with clouds. I’m very much loving clouds lately. "Clouds in my coffee"—Carley Simon's famous phrase has been my motto these past few weeks, repurposed to describe the feeling of trying to stay clear-eyed and dreamily sane. Whatever works for now, works. Now is a great time to grow new connections to widen perspective, feel less scared, and absolutely, be amazed by people.
Very timely. I am forwarding this to my brother in law who is going through the mentioned government situation. This hit me the day after a big shakeup at my company full of deceit and betrayal. High conflict abounds today. I can’t speak to your progress on fixing the country, but your input will improve the lives of at least 20 people in my reach through the country. Thanks!
Amanda, Your framework for managing fear applies perfectly to the often emotionally charged world of pet care. Pet owners frequently operate from a place of deep fear about their animals' well-being, while veterinarians and other pet service providers deal with their fears about client reactions, medical outcomes, and professional judgment. Just as Amanda describes the federal worker's struggle with institutional changes, pet care professionals often face similar fears about changing industry standards, client expectations, and the emotional weight of caring for beloved family pets. Her four-step approach could help both sides move from reactive fear to productive dialogue. Bravo, my friend. WDPM wants you & Helene back to chat about this!!!
I love the shift from "I want to amaze people" to "I want to be amazed by people." It's a powerful reorientation, a ticket out of the misery of self involvement. Thanks for sharing this piece.
Can't thank you enough for this piece. You're one of the true "helpers" out there focused on the honorable right side of history.
Beautiful! Thanks!
Thanks Amanda for the insightful calm and love how you ended with clouds. I’m very much loving clouds lately. "Clouds in my coffee"—Carley Simon's famous phrase has been my motto these past few weeks, repurposed to describe the feeling of trying to stay clear-eyed and dreamily sane. Whatever works for now, works. Now is a great time to grow new connections to widen perspective, feel less scared, and absolutely, be amazed by people.
Love this.
Very timely. I am forwarding this to my brother in law who is going through the mentioned government situation. This hit me the day after a big shakeup at my company full of deceit and betrayal. High conflict abounds today. I can’t speak to your progress on fixing the country, but your input will improve the lives of at least 20 people in my reach through the country. Thanks!
Great piece.
Great start. Keep collecting stories of what worked, didn't work and why? Consider building community for learning more. thx
Paul
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