Wow…It’s been a while since I’ve been on–I didn’t realize that having your own opinion would generate such animosity. I think that it’s important to remember that what someone has to say has little to do with you and words only have the meaning that we bring to them. Really, at the end of the day, does it really make sense to have someone else’s expressed thoughts consume so very much of your emotional capital?
Are you really willing to make such a investment in your unproductive perception that then produces ‘negative’ feelings that prompt you to take ‘negative’ actions? Invest in positive emotions by maintaining productive perceptions, i.e. looking for the best in yourself and the world around you. Look for the ‘positive’ in what someone is saying or doing, rather than seeking the ‘negative’, which will only leaving you emotionally in the red.