How human of me

“How human of me…” — Judith Lasater

Last week I was speaking with a friend. She was sharing her frustration and anger about a situation she’s been navigating. As she spoke about how upset she became, she also shared the guilt she felt for getting so worked up.

I immediately felt compassion for her. I could relate to the anger, the frustration, and even the shame that can come after.

And then I remembered the sage advice of one of my teachers, Judith Lasater, who said that when you find yourself in your emotions—often after they’ve run their course—you can gently say to yourself,
“How human of me.”

I shared this with my friend. She smiled, we both laughed, and something softened. Just repeating those words, we could feel a shift.

How human of me.

Emotions are part of the deal. Getting triggered, worked up, worried, angry, sad… even losing our “cool”—it’s all part of the human experience.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely someone who already reflects on how to respond in a thoughtful and “right” way. You’re aware. You’re compassionate. That I know.

So if, every once in a while, you lose it a bit—can you offer yourself that same compassion?

And remember the words of my teacher:

How human of me.

Happy April, my friends. I hope to see you soon—on retreat, in class, or in the membership.

With love,
Lila