"What do you think? My brother told me that I am jealous of his wife Irma. He said that Irma is qualified but stayed home to look after their daughter just because I am busy at work and do not have time for the home front, he said that I am green with envy. I feel that my brother has hurt me by saying that," said Muntaz.
"When you live and move with the family, there are always problems. In fact, the people who can hurt or upset you are usually the ones you are close to, like family and friends. When you care for someone, you are leaving the door open for that person to show you affection but also to upset you by saying or doing something bad. As a psychologist, I have also found that what upsets you when you say you are hurt emotionally is your ego. It is our sense of Ego, where one has a high opinion of oneself, which is what is disturbed by the word or deed of someone you care about," explained Palitha.
"I think what upset me was when my sister scolded me for getting late for the lecture. She said that I delayed everyone. I know was wrong but I am very sensitive to criticism," chimed in Sherine. "Most people don't like criticism. There are very few who are ready to change and improve themselves by accepting Constructive Criticism," said Palitha, adding "Usually, one thinks of the person who said or did something hurtful and takes it personally. That is why people take offence even if the person said or did something which is correct."
"Maybe we should pray for the wisdom not to take personal remarks to heart. Just trust in God and let go, to live well," said Muntaz.
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