I Was Not Actually A Linchpin When It All Began

I've recently read the part of Linchpin that talks about Discernment vs. Attachment. The book reminded me of how this entire journey began -- an angry response to opposition. The anger stuck for a while, but then dissipated as the plan eventually pushed through. While I was able to get things done, I guess at that time I wasn't really classified as a linchpin. Godin shows the following diagram:

I was a fundamentalist zealot. I was attached to negative emotions toward a manager that did not agree with my plans. The section of the book explains how attachments can destroy relationships, resulting to make the world poorer and more isolated.

I guess it's really just natural that people look for someone to blame. Like why is the cost of living so high, or why is the government so corrupt. To give some inspiration to avoid this attitude, Godin proposes that we treat situations like they are fire. We don't get mad at fire when we get burnt by it. Or we can treat outcomes that don't change, and cannot be changed, as the weather -- we accept the weather is what it is and move on to things that we can change. 

While it may be hard to be discerning, especially when around a toxic group, the alternative however, allows to produce more insight, that will help get rid of a bad situation. Discerning people can instead think of negative occurrences as sources of wisdom and learning. They remain unattached to situations and people so they can press forward with a more harmonious solution to a problem.

Perhaps it's time to meditate on past experiences, and see what we can learn from them. It's time to discern and not be rash.