Some things just resinate with me… the graphic to the right is one of those things.
I could have saved myself much dismay if I would have just learned to ignore things [sooner].
I started by not psychoanalyzing every snide remark, disdainful glance and backhanded compliment that came my way; it was a relief. I moved on to ignoring the people talking too loud on their cellphones [in public] and being cut off in traffic by bad drivers. It has become more natural [as the weeks have gone by] and life really does get easier when you ignore the little things.
Don’t get me wrong… I still have my moments and I’m not asking anyone to be a doormat if someone routinely treats you badly, but I ignore more go today than I ever have before and I’m happier for it. Take control of your reaction or lack there of and you just might get on the path yourself.
What great advice!! I so totally agree!
Great post Debbie. I’ve learned too that I’m more at peace if I give others and their actions or words the benefit of the doubt. Don’t you especially find that true with emails or texts? You can’t see their eyes or hear their voice. And I listen to Wayne Dyer often, who says over and over, “detach.” Just detach and it can’t get to you. Thanks for the reminder.