It’s Not Personal, Really: How to Rise Above the Negativity of Others

How do you react when a friend’s bluntness hurts your feelings, or when a disgruntled boss speaks to you in a rude manner?

For many of us, we often can’t help but take others negative reactions to us personally – leaving us feeling a mixture of confusion, resentment, or that we’re being misunderstood.

However, in truth, this is where we’re often the ones misreading the situation.

In this interview with Oprah, don Miguel Ruiz, acclaimed author of The Four Agreements, discusses the second “Agreement” from his book – how to not take things personally.

In the video, he reminds us that we’re not always the “secondary character” of everyone’s world (something we often forget!), and that we can’t control or change people (and nor should we try).

via It’s Not Personal, Really: How to Rise Above the Negativity of Others.