When someone is unkind to you or tries to bully you, it is not about you.\u00a0 Here is what it is really about\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n This evening my husband and I walked together. As we passed by one neighbor’s home, his dog started to bark, and he came out and took his dog inside.\u00a0 Of course, he glared hatefully at us as he always does. We are always friendly and help everyone we can; we have helped him in the past. But he is still continually rude to us.<\/p>\n Recently, I shopped at a crowded thrift store.\u00a0 Everything was fifty percent off so people were eager to find what they needed.<\/p>\n I approached a clothing rack and started looking through some pants.\u00a0 When I had been looking for about 30 seconds, a woman stood next to me and began to stare rudely.\u00a0 Respecting her desire to look for what she wanted, I smiled at her and told her I just needed a minute to finish looking.\u00a0 She could not wait.\u00a0 Her rudeness took over, and she startled me by elbowing me in my side–very hard.\u00a0 Of course, she got to look at the clothing because she had rudely pushed me away.<\/p>\n My side hurt, and I thought about how to respond.\u00a0 I just walked away and let her do her thing.<\/p>\n I agree with Paulo Coelho, who said, \u201cHow people treat others is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.\u201d\u00a0 In other words, how they treated me was not about me at all.<\/p>\n Some people do not love or respect themselves enough to behave kindly toward others. Others may have a chemical disorder or other mental health issues. Whatever the case, this behavior is a coping mechanism for how they feel about themselves and the problems in their lives. \u00a0It is sad to me that they are the way they are, but it is their problem, not mine.\u00a0 And getting upset about unkind behavior just makes the situation worse.<\/p>\n When you think about unkind behavior, please remember these things.<\/p>\n Are you ever unkind to others?\u00a0 When you are unkind to others, please take time for self-reflection.\u00a0 Ask yourself some questions. \u00a0Why am I attacking others?\u00a0 What am I really trying to cope with?\u00a0 What do I need to overcome so I can cope in better ways?<\/p>\n Parents, teach your children these facts about unkind behavior especially if others are bullying them.\u00a0 It is wise to prevent childhood depression instead of having to help your child cope with it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhy did I just walk away from my neighbor who glared<\/h4>\n
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Always remember that when others are unkind to you,<\/h4>\n
it is not about you!<\/h4>\n
Never let the unkindness of another person drag you down!<\/h4>\n
Let the\u00a0encouraging words<\/a>\u00a0in these near a river<\/a> posts help you<\/h4>\n
soar like an\u00a0eagle<\/a>\u00a0above life\u2019s storms.<\/h4>\n
Is this a bad option?<\/h4>\n
Learn how not to be a jerk?<\/a><\/h4>\n
Can you get something for nothing?<\/h4>\n
Are you considering a TD Bank credit card?\u00a0<\/h4>\n
Enjoy BJ\u2019s\u00a0encouraging words<\/a><\/h4>\n
on\u00a0near a river<\/a>!<\/h4>\n
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