Weekend Thought (Patreon)

Trust the goodness in others.

Some people may come off mean, harsh or hateful BUT that doesn't mean they’re inherently bad.

A lot of “negativity” that we see from others likely stems from them being hurt, insecure or not feeling accepted — perhaps a trauma that hasn’t been fully processed. And acting out negatively is their way of expressing, masking or managing their pain.

Yes, some people do awful things, but we're not talking about accountability here -- we're talking about who people are, at their core.

I think this is more of a reminder that when we’re faced with negativity — be it judgement, anger, defensiveness, hate — it’s often a reflection about how the other person feels about themselves.

In other words, hurt people... hurt people. So stay cool. You’re good. And for the most part, so are they. The overwhelming majority of us are just trying to move through life and feel good along the way.

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Yup, sometimes I just get in my feelings lol. Have a great weekend everyone!