free will and other selves

[Monica]

Over the past year I have noticed a subtle change in how the actions or words of other people affect me. I used to be very sensitive, going over and over comments that could be perceived as critical, analysing those words, trying to understand.

Lately I haven't been doing that and I feel much the better for it.

I had the same experience! I used to worry and fret so much about what others thought of me! I don't do that nearly as much as I used to, and it's so liberating!

A quote I heard Keisha Crowther say in a video rang a bell of truth for me "It's none of my business what other people think of me". I find that such a powerful concept.

Wow, that is a powerful concept! I would not have been able to wrap my brain around it awhile back. Even now, it's still a challenge for me. But at least now I can conceive of the idea.