

APN90 - Don’t Take It Personally Part Deux
5 snips Aug 10, 2015
Explore the transformative idea of independence from others' opinions, inspired by Don Miguel Ruiz's teachings. Discover how to cultivate self-reliance and resilience by recognizing that people's moods and circumstances often shape their interactions. Learn to navigate the complexities of relationships without taking things personally, empowering yourself to rise above external judgments.
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Opinions Reflect Others' State
- What others think about us reflects their internal state, not who we are.
- Basing our self-worth on others' opinions leads to trouble.
Mood Shapes Treatment, Not Us
- A person treated us differently based on their good or bad day unrelated to us.
- Their mood was shaped by their experiences, not by our interactions.
Use Mantra for Independence
- Repeat the mantra: "I am totally independent of the good or bad opinion of others."
- Use this to reduce concern about others' judgments and feel refreshed.