I truly believe that those who are difficult to love, are the ones who need it the most. I have been trying to keep my eyes open to those who seem to be difficult. I mostly focus on my students and remember when they give me attitude and are undeniably difficult, I remember that there must be something more going on in their life. I remember when someone saw through my tough exterior and knew I needed love.Β
That is a great approach!
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That’s what makes you such an exceptional teacher, woman and person all rolled in to you!!!
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Aww thank you! You are always so sweet π
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I think of myself as difficult to love. I don’t laugh easily and shun physical contact with all but the closest of the close. I don’t celebrate events (birthdays, raises, whatever) because I don’t like being the center of attention and prefer quiet evenings at home. Based on how others respond to me, I don’t come across as angry – just uninvolved at best and melancholy at worst. That’s actually a plus, because I don’t want to give the impression of anger.
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Yes!
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You are right! There is always a deeper reason why one acts that way. I read a book called “Inner Self” many years ago. I can’t even remember the author but the book says, the person acts a certain way because of an experience in the past he may or may not remember. It’s embedded deep inside him..
Whenever I encounter difficult people, I always try to think of the “inner self concept” as it helps me understand that there’s more about them that I don’t see. It helps me understand people better.. β½_β½ β€οΈ laineyloveslife
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That is a great stratefy
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You are certainly doing something this world so desperately needs! I need to be more like this as well. Thanks for the thought π
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Thank you!!
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A great attitude to have!
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Soooo TRUE! No matter how angry/scary I may be to observe, if someone offers me a hug and a kind word, I totally DISSOLVE. We’re all just afraid, and we all feel so alone….. I think that’s at the heart of most problems. β€
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