We have a tendency to take life personally. It could be someone's reaction to what we say, a car cutting in front of us in traffic, or a disagreement with a loved one. A secret to having less stress in life and more happiness is to not take these situations personally. It is usually not about you anyway. Their response is due to past influences, habitual tendencies, and their state of mind in that moment. To think that we are the cause of their reactions is kind of ridiculous. Yes we do cause a small impact, but most of their response is due to their "baggage" that they have been carrying around for many years.
This understanding is not being judgmental, but about learning to be more compassionate. We all have our own baggage. When you realize this, you understand that most people's reactions have little or nothing to do with you. You then stop being the target. When you finally grasp this concept, your daily stress lessens and you start living a happier life.
Til next time.
Wishing you the best,
Dr. John Zipp
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Nice post! Have you read The Four Agreements?
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