When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. ~Maya Angelou
That may be a difficult thing to do… I’ve allowed myself to show up and be hurt repeatedly, then wondering why… feeling residual shame & guilt, until the lesson was acknowledged.
People may try to manipulate you or exploit a position of authority. When someone shows you a lack of integrity… or sugarcoats reality to get you to agree to something that may not be ideal for you, the yamas or ethical principles can be a guideline for behaving in a benevolent manner towards others. Yama meaning regulation or restraint. We maintain our dignity and act truthfully in the face of an ethical challenge. We must notice to understand the other side and be compassionate and kind to ourselves by LEARNING from the experience, remembering not to “beat yourself up” for not noticing the first time…
How we TREAT OURSELVES will INFLUENCE our treatment of others!!! Let KARMA do it’s job!
Challenge: think of a person you feel negative toward and send them positive uplifting thoughts.
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