“There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally”
— Don Miguel Ruiz
So little of what most people do or say has to do with others. Most of us tend to have shall we call an inward focus. Many inner voices, fears and dreams all clamouring to be heard or to at least be the focus with which we relate to the world. If all this goes on in our head why would we find it different for others?
So next time someone says something that causes you pain or makes you angry or upset consider whom they are addressing or which filter it comes from It also helps to realize that what is causing that reaction in you tends to be one of your voices or filters as well.
Blessings, G
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Infinite by G A Rosenberg
Your work is as beautiful as randomness can be. Wait for the “Randomness” short story I’m writing now, soon to be posted.
Thank you I look forward to your story
Profound quote and your comment on it – plus the artwork is spectacular.
I thank you so much and am honoured that you enjoy it
I’m definitely self-concious about that. I always ask, do I talk about me too much? See – how many times have I referred to myself in a single comment!
Many of us do it. But when it comes down to it, who else do you know well enough to recount their experiences as they would have you do it? 🙂
Fantastic image! Wise words.
Perfectly expressed and very true.
I’m continually amazed at the number of people who take things personally on the Internet. And then there are those who, once the find out that the other one is taking things personally, do everything they can to egg it on.