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Don’t Take Anything Personally
“Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.”
― Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Ever heard these from your parents, for example?
“You don’t appreciate anything. We’ve sacrificed so much for you. We work hard to send you to college.”
As if you asked to be brought into this world. As if you asked them to work two jobs and pay your way through school. Don’t let them guilt trip you. They either aren’t aware or are denying why they’re paying your way through college in the first place.
Be appreciative, yes, but not eternally indebted to them for what they’ve done. They do it by choice.
More importantly, don’t guilt trip yourself for having been on the receiving end of anyone’s money, charity, time, or attention. This creates endless suffering in the world.
Poverty is NOT spiritual. Neither is wealth. Neither one will get you closer to God.
Resources:
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
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