Quote by Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreem

There is an awful lot of negative energy out there and some of it is directed at us by other people. But other peopleÂ’s reactions and opinions are simply other peopleÂ’s reactions and opinions. They are having their own experience and none of it has anything to do with you Â– it does not make you wrong, guilty, bad, unworthy, famous, loveable, or important. If you take it personally and take on the poison of anotherÂ’s words, it becomes a very negative agreement you have with yourself. What anybody thinks about you, or says about you, is really about them. Not taking it personally allows you to be in relationship with anyone and not get trapped in their stuff. This agreement can also pertain to things that we take personally that cause us to go into upset.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that negative energy directed by others towards us is not a reflection of our worth or value. It reminds us that people's reactions and opinions are based on their own experiences and have nothing to do with who we are as individuals. Taking such negativity personally only results in internalizing others' toxic words and forming negative agreements with ourselves. The quote encourages detachment from others' perceptions and avoiding getting caught up in their issues or allowing their opinions to cause emotional distress. By not taking things personally, we can maintain healthier relationships and avoid unnecessary upset.

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By Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreem

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