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Years ago, I let anyone’s negative opinions of me get under my skin. However, what I didn’t realize was that I was giving away my power, allowing what people thought to control me.
After I became an adult and finally began to see my worth, I realized that I was much more successful and better off than they will probably ever be. That’s when I began to ask myself,
“Have any of these morons even reached my level?”
“Do their opinions even matter?
“Who are these people that I should ever have even cared?”
Moreover, my classmates never knew me on a personal level, and they still don’t. They aren’t and never were my family nor closest friends. The weight I give to any opinion depends on who holds it and and the relationship I have with the holder.
Therefore, if you’re a target of bullying, you should have the same attitude. Realize that not everyone’s thoughts or opinions are relevant nor do their words mean anything. In order to be offended by another person’s thoughts, opinions, or words, you must first value them. And that means, you must first value the owner of those thoughts, opinions, and words.
The Value I Give Your Opinion Depends on Who You Are and How Close We Are.
I now understand that my classmates’ dislike or hatred only came from a place of ignorance, stupidity, bitterness, jealousy, or insecurity. Nothing more. And I take it with a grain of salt. I only value the opinions of those who know me- God, those of my closest family members and friends.
And, if you’re reading this, you should also take it with a grain of salt. Because it’s the same with your bullies and haters- they dislike or hate you out of any or all of the above filthy five characteristics mentioned above.
Realize that to be hurt, angered, and offended by someone, you must first value their opinions. And for someone to piss you off or hurt your feelings, you must value them to some degree.
When you stop caring what bullies think of you, you stop valuing their opinions. In that, you stop giving bullies value and consideration they haven’t earned. Therefore, you stop giving them power.
Always be yourself. Stand up for your beliefs and convictions. Have your own preferences and make your own choices. And do the things you love to do. And lastly, follow your own dreams and your heart. Do all of these things no matter who does or doesn’t like it.
With knowledge comes empowerment!
I found this advice to be true when I went to college after getting out of the service. Most of my critics were just out of high school while I had literally seen the world with my own eyes. Therefore, their opinions didn’t matter. I was just frustrated at their ignorance.
Thank you so much for your, testimony, Michael. Kids that age think they know everything and they will often bully those who have been around a little longer than they have and are smarter. Maybe because you were a threat to their sense of superiority maybe.
That’s probably it.
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Aum Shanti
Thank you so much, Shanti! 💖
Bullies just enjoy the power of making people feel uncomfortable, they don’t care about truth. In fact, when confronted with the truth, they try to turn it against the other person. When we realize that, we can take back our power and remain very calm, for they get no satisfaction from someone who simply raises a questioning eyebrow to them. I’ve done this, and the back away, sometimes looking flustered!🤣
Exactly right, Tamara! It takes the wind right out of their sails!
Love this! ❤️
Thank you so much, Sara! 💖
I thank God He’s given me God-confidence to have the courage not to listen to the lies of the enemy, in Jesus name!
Absolutely right! 💯 God-confidence is the best confidence to have! God bless you and keep you!