Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
~Albert Einstein
What a great quote! In my heart, I believe everyone means well. Even the condescending folks that feel the need to speak down to you. It's more likely they are not even aware they come across that way.
I've made a decision. There is no room for negativity in my life.
It's true, not every encounter inspires.
Not every instance will leave you feeling supported and valued.
People project their stuff.
You could very well be on the receiving end of their stuff.
The good news is, you get to choose your response.
Sure, some disappointments can and will derail you (for a time) if you let it.
There may be a message in the subtext, meant only for you.
What is it that you will you take from this experience?
Maybe it's an instance you should ignore.
Letting go of highly charged situations is recommended.
Maybe it's riddled with meaning, an opportunity to heal, a chance to practice compassion with another, or with one's Self.
Again, you get to choose how you will respond, if in fact you do.
I leave you now with a few quotes that for me, provide definite food for thought.
Have a most wonderful day regardless what occurs.
Remember...You too are a Genius!
Do the best you can, with what you have, where you are.
~Theodore Roosevelt
We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.
~Anais Nin
People who express gratitude create pools of generosity in the world
around them. ~Martha Beck
Whenever two people meet there are really six people present.
There is each man as he sees himself,
Each man as the other sees him-
And each man as he really is. ~William James 1842-1910
