Don't Take Things Personal

I’ve come to the realization that we (as humans) are selfish people. Although I think it’s normal and the majority of us don’t do it purposely we still some how manage to make things about “us”.

Now, I do understand that there are a few people out there that are a lot more self- centered than the average, and these are the people who ALWAYS have drama in their lives. No matter how much they might want to live a peaceful life, they wont be able to. They are way too needy and way too into themselves to be able to live without all the attention on them.

You see I started reading this book called “The Four Agreements”. It’s really quite good, it talks about the four agreements we should have with ourselves. They are: 1.Be Impeccable with Your Word 2. Don’t Take Anything Personal 3. Don’t Make Assumptions and 4. Always Do Your Best. All four, great agreements, and actually words you can live by… but the one that seems to stand out the most is number 2. Don’t Take Things Personal.

So many times have people been misunderstood because the other person took something personal. And so many times we get so hurt when people say things to hurt us, when in fact, if we didn’t take it personal, we would understand that they themselves are simply hurt and mad. I understand that we all have to vent, and at one point or another we all blow up and are frustrated and say really stupid things… but have you noticed that those are the moments when we, ourselves, are hurt and mad?

Heh… just a little something to get those wheels turning! :)