So many people become offended by others. The truth is you can’t offend anyone, unless they allow you to offend them. That’s crazy talk. You can’t control if you’re offended. Actually you can. We make thousands of decisions/choices everyday. You control your own destiny by your choices. If you turn over your power to choose, to others they control your destiny. No matter what anyone says you have a choice; to be offended or not be offended. After all they’re just words, not stones they’re throwing. If you choose not to be offended you take control of your emotions.
Most people struggle with this concept. It’s easy to forget that you have the power to choose. I’ve done it often. I wonder what the world would be like if we all chose not to be offended. Here’s what I imagine. Insults would slowly disappear, because there would be no point. People who insult others are looking for a reaction, but if they are ignored, they lose.
I agree it is unreasonable to expect everyone to do what I’ve suggested. It’s also likely that the harasser will seek other ways to offend people. This post isn’t about people harassing you. It’s about how you react to verbal harassments and it’s not foolproof. I’m simply suggesting that your choices can have a positive affect on your life. When I was young the term ‘grow a thick skin’ was often used by parents which meant don’t let others negative comments take over your life.
It’s nearly impossible to traverse life without hearing words that may offend your personal beliefs. Sometimes these need to be challenged but more often than not they can be ignored. It’s your choice. “Just Saying . . . ?”
Most people struggle with this concept. It’s easy to forget that you have the power to choose. I’ve done it often. I wonder what the world would be like if we all chose not to be offended. Here’s what I imagine. Insults would slowly disappear, because there would be no point. People who insult others are looking for a reaction, but if they are ignored, they lose.
I agree it is unreasonable to expect everyone to do what I’ve suggested. It’s also likely that the harasser will seek other ways to offend people. This post isn’t about people harassing you. It’s about how you react to verbal harassments and it’s not foolproof. I’m simply suggesting that your choices can have a positive affect on your life. When I was young the term ‘grow a thick skin’ was often used by parents which meant don’t let others negative comments take over your life.
It’s nearly impossible to traverse life without hearing words that may offend your personal beliefs. Sometimes these need to be challenged but more often than not they can be ignored. It’s your choice. “Just Saying . . . ?”
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