It's easy to be slighted. Someone says something that is offensive and you get your feelings hurt. Keep in mind, however, that the offending words have a root, and that root usually has nothing to do with you.
Agreed, as difficult as it may be to have the presence of mind when being slighted, that it's about them, not us.
"We instruct others how to regard us by how we regard ourselves" is a concept I find fascinating, but sad if a person's self-image is poor and those around him share that perception. I wonder what your thoughts would be about how this aligns, or doesn't, with not taking things personally.
Slipstream
So true. Thanks for your wise words!
Evangel
True, but it may make you question why you are their target.
Well Street
Agreed, as difficult as it may be to have the presence of mind when being slighted, that it's about them, not us.
"We instruct others how to regard us by how we regard ourselves" is a concept I find fascinating, but sad if a person's self-image is poor and those around him share that perception. I wonder what your thoughts would be about how this aligns, or doesn't, with not taking things personally.