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Going Beyond Ep-26
BK Shivani · 30:23
Essence
Have you noticed how someone else's words can change how you feel? Criticism can make you withdraw, while appreciation can make you feel valued. Without realizing it, you may allow others' reactions to decide your state.
But what if you could remain loving without depending on how others respond?
The shift begins when you take responsibility for what you create within. Instead of saying, "They made me hurt," pause and recognise, "I created hurt in response to their words." This does not justify another person's behaviour; it gives you back the power to choose your response.
A pause creates space to respond with awareness, rather than react. Resolve hurt when it arises, instead of carrying it into your interaction.
Going Beyond reminds us that love, peace and purity are our original qualities. Past experiences, fear and learned beliefs may cover them, but cannot erase them. We can uncover our nature by choosing love over fear, and growth over withdrawal.
When someone does not respond as you hoped, will you shrink in response, or choose to grow in love?
