Taking a Mindful Break in a Conflict
David Oromith · 11 minutes · recorded August 7, 2025
David talks about research Robert Thurman often quotes, that when we are emotional we lose 85% of our good judgement, and about taking a mindful break when a conflict keeps escalating, saying honestly that we are not in the best place and will come back to it. In the break we extend the out-breath, in for four, out for six, to calm the nervous system, so we return able to know the right thing to say.
David talks about research Robert Thurman often quotes, that when we are emotional we lose 85% of our good judgement, and about taking a mindful break when a conflict keeps escalating, saying honestly that we are not in the best place and will come back to it. In the break we extend the out-breath, in for four, out for six, to calm the nervous system, so we return able to know the right thing to say.
Anger and aversion Emotional balance Relationships and family Relaxation