Don’t hear what wasn’t said

I heard this quote online: Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.”

Sometimes the story you’re telling yourself is the problem—not what the other person actually said. You’re projecting your fears onto neutral information, and that’s why you feel bad. It has nothing to do with them and everything to do with the narrative you’ve created. Practice hearing exactly what was said. Not what you fear it means. Minaa

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2 Responses to Don’t hear what wasn’t said

  1. Excellent advice. That kind of misunderstanding (and hurt feelings) result not only from insecurity, but also the flipside – thinking, “Everything is about me.” Not just people’s words, but their mood. If someone is annoyed, it’s possible it just might be about something or someone other than me.

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    • msw blog's avatar msw blog says:

      I agree, and it is incredibly liberating to realize that other people’s bad moods, sharp comments, or silences are rarely about you.❤ —Thanks for taking the time to read,and comment.

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