Not taking it personally

(archived from  November 24, 2009)
It takes a lot of strength to stop taking things personally. 

To realize that every time someone responds or engages you 
in a way that makes you feel small, 
they did so because they feel small, 
because they are hurting somewhere inside. 

We tend to attract people to be close to us whose insecurities feed our own. 

No, we do not attract these people because we are emotional masochists 
who want to see just how much abuse we can take. 

We attract these people who challenge us because WE 
~ in our infinite and highest intelligence ~ 
know how to create opportunities for our own growth and healing. 

So... 
Take a deep breath into your root chakra. 
Feel your strength rise as you exhale. 
In this way and others, we tap into our power. 
Let's tap into our strength. 

We connect to our higher essence 
so that the outer influences of 
the damaged 
do not cause stress in our beautiful lives. 

And we remember that we are here to grow and to heal 

...and we thank those people who we have allowed to be our catalysts 
(whether or not they are aware of the positivity in their contribution). 

Sending so much Love, Light, and Gratitude to you ALL for your Love and inspiration. 

~Shaun 

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