The secret to not taking things personally

Dear Reader, Have you ever noticed how someone's words can stay with you long after a conversation ends? Their criticism. Their tone of voice. The way they made you feel. One of the most liberating things I've learned is that what people say is always filtered through their own emotional reality. Their fears, beliefs, expectations, and experiences shape not only their words, but also how they communicate them. And the same is true for us. This is the beautiful invitation of Vishuddha, our...