What is it my business what other people think or say about me? Why is it that I waste so much head space and heart space wondering about other people’s opinion about me is? Did I say the wrong thing? Maybe they thought I meant...xyz? did I sound too harsh? Was I insensitive? Do they think I’m stupid? Maybe they laughing at me?
As much as it is easier said than done, I know that most people are thinking about themselves and are not really thinking about me (at least after 2 seconds), and secondly placing one’s happiness and wellbeing at the mercy of another human being with all their warts and personal issues is self-destructive behaviour. I need to man up and own my feelings. Also learning to perhaps tread softer would also help the journey and make me more mindful.