Thom's annual Australian tour is now underway and we'd love to invite you to participate.. We have a range of tour events scheduled, including free introductory talks and a learn to meditate course for those who are new to Vedic Meditation.
If you've completed a qualified Vedic Meditation course, we invite you to join Tom for knowledge sessions, group meditations and a one-day retreat he has scheduled in Sydney.
Thom is also offering a five-day four-night retreat in Gerringong, south of Sydney, as well as private mentoring sessions throughout the month.
You can find out more about all of these offerings at thomknoles.com/sydney. That's thomknoles.com/sydney.
We often find ourselves unsettled by the words of others—criticism, manipulation, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of communication that can feel hurtful. But does it have to be this way?
In this Q&A episode, Thom explains with clarity who truly holds responsibility for the hurt caused by critical or unkind words. The best part? By following his recommendations, you can free yourself from ever being at the mercy of someone else’s words again.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Q - How do we positively handle criticism?
[00:50] A - Your Critics Are Your Best Friends
[02:54] Thank You
[05:50] Q - How should we respond to criticism when it’s harsh?
[05:56] A - With Compassion and Gratitude
[09:13] We Want to Find the Gold
[10:39] Q - What’s the best way to handle manipulation or manipulative behaviors?
[10:45] A - Manipulative Behavior Requires a Reward
[13:44] A Suffering Competition
[16:32] The Greatest Crime Against Nature
[17:59] Q - Can you share any strategies for responding to verbal abuse?
[18:03] A - Just a Noise
[20:02] A - They Must Be Suffering
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