A couple of weeks ago I was part of a corporate training for the leadership team where I work during the day. It was a highly beneficial time for me both professionally and personally.
We were asked to choose from The Four Agreements the agreement that we were currently doing the best on and the one that we were working on. If you haven't read this book, I recommend it. The principles found within are applicable to most any religion, culture, or spiritual tradition.
For me, #4 Always Do Your Best, was the easy one. I strive to do the best and be the best within my field and sphere of influence everyday. True, some days I am better than others, but my intention is always to do better.
The one I shared with the leadership team that I need to work on was:
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.
Boy, has that been tested! I find myself in lots of situations since where I am taking myself and things too personally and definitely too seriously.
When caught in that place, I'm taking time to breathe and own my reality more than my feelings. If I know my actions and behavior are solid, there really is no reason to take anything personally.
Of course, my narcissism and sensitive ego will tell me it's all about me. But that's a lie and I have to recognize it as such. The world and purposes of God in this world are much larger than my ultra-sensitivity. How self-centered of me!
I'm also being brutally honest about this issue in my life (hence, this post). I'm finding as I hold myself accountable and agree with others to not take anything personally, I'm doing better on it day by day.
