Over the next few weeks we will be studying excerpts from my book, “FEAR – PROOF” as we look at how damaging fear can be to the Mental component of our Wheel of Life.
Frail and fragile is the life built upon what others think of us. ~Jay Meyer
Taking things personally is a great way to accelerate self-doubt. This is just another tool the devil uses out of our fear mechanism to get us to have no confidence and a very small life.
Have you ever walked into a room full of people and instead of appreciating the interaction you had with the majority of the people, your focus turns to the one person who you felt, snubbed you?
Don Miguel Ruiz, in his book The Four Agreements, says this about taking things personally: “When you make it a strong habit not to take anything personally, you avoid many upsets in your life. Your anger, jealousy, and envy will disappear, and even your sadness will simply disappear if you don’t take things personally.†(pp. 58-59, A Toltec Wisdom Book-The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz)
To Mr. Ruiz I say Amen. Taking things personally is not only a great way to experience needless suffering but it is a great way to keep your focus inward. This is where the devil performs his best work.
Instead of taking things personally, take things into consideration and try your best to understand what really happened because in all situations there are lessons to be learned and usually the biggest lesson is – it’s not about you.
Zechariah 12:5 (NIV), “Then the clans of Judah will say in their hearts, ‘The people of Jerusalem are strong, because the Lord Almighty is their God.”
Additional Scripture to read and reflect upon:Â James 5:16, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:13
What beliefs, thoughts and actions cause you to struggle with taking things personally?
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
