In his well-known book "The Four Agreements," shaman Don Miguel Ruiz lists "Don't Take Anything Personally" as one of the roots to finding personal happiness & peace in life.
The basic idea being that when other say something to you — about you — it tends to be far more a reflection of their truth than your reality. Hence, getting your hackles up has pretty limited usefulness.
But practicing this is easier said than done.
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And it's definitely a practice. Even after some 20 years of trying to remain mindful of this particular idea , I still have to remain very conscious of how I am reacting in different situations.
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How about YOU? How good are YOU at not taking things personally? Does it usually seem true that when someone has "something to say," it's more a reflection of their state of mind than your reality? Leave a comment-- share your experiences-- be part of the conversation!
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