Words and their meaning can sometimes be confusing. Oddly enough, some words that refer to cooking can also mean trouble when referencing emotions. Why is it that something that brings good things to the table can also aggravate an emotional situation.
The words stew, simmer, brew, heated, boil, percolate, or mull. Who doesn’t love the welcoming smells of simmering stews, gently boiling. Waking to coffee, brewed or percolated, can be the best part of the day for some. Mulled cider, often served during holidays or events is something to look forward to.
Conversely, when angry or irritated, discussing or resolving the situation you’re brewing on is best; don’t let it percolate. Some would say the situation is simmering just under the surface or perhaps the person is mulling it over. When the argument becomes heated, emotions often boils over!
Historically, I’ve been known to mull over difficult issues, letting them percolate; simmering just under the surface. It’s best to resolve things and avoiding heated arguments.
Resolving issues before they boil over the best approach. Sitting down to discuss the issue at hand, perhaps over a coffee, is often all that is needed to make things right.
How would you resolve problematic issues? Do you let them simmer, mulling them over before working them out?
Percolate
