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Had you ever previously considered that something like losing a wallet could present a crisis in someone’s life? How does this lesson affect how you view crisis?
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Yes, I have lost my wallet before. Crises such as this can be highly distressing and challenging to deal with. They often evoke feelings of panic, vulnerability, and uncertainty because it takes time for the documents and cards to be replaced.
However, the lesson I learned from this crisis is that crises or critical incidents take many different forms in day-to-day life, and they happen when you least expect it. It is, therefore, better to stay calm, as panicking in a crisis can make it harder to think clearly and take effective action. It is important to seek support: reach out to trusted friends, family, and authorities for assistance. Sharing the burden with others can provide emotional support and help you brainstorm potential solutions.
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Actually, I had never thought about this aspect. Now I need to be more attentive to crises
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Yes, definitely. Everyone’s values are different. I imagined a person loosing their wallet that was passed down from their grandfather who raised them. If it meant everything and was a source of remembrance for them, it is a crisis. I love that this lesson takes the perspective of valuing what others value, and showing up how they need us to.
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Honestly, I haven’t considered something like losing a wallet a crisis, however after the detailed explanation and definition surely has helped me those many incidents similar as crisis. Which will allow me to approach my situations as well as others more imperative to resolve with more compassion and empathy.
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I can because it happened to me. But it was actually stolen while I was shopping in a store helping a friend with a crisis and simultaneously while my youngest daughter (all grown up, smile) was having a crisis at the exact same time. So, it helped me be more relatable and compassionate as well as sympathetic.