Tag Archives: negative

Let go of the outcome

Posted on April 9, 2022 by lolkin

Whatever the situation that vexes you the most right now, let go of the vision of how it ought to be. Surrender every shred of expectation. Do what needs doing but do not expect a reward. Do not dread the … Continue reading →

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“I allow you to see me this way”

Posted on December 6, 2020 by lolkin

Whether you are dealing with a negative family member, a friend who is being unnecessarily harsh, online trolls, some form of unjust treatment or whatever else – Matt Kahn’s reframing below is like a magical switch of perspective – flick! … Continue reading →

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How do you handle negative people in your life when they are your loved ones? #happiness

Posted on December 9, 2017 by lolkin

I post on Quora (you can find my answers here). The question in the title attracted my attention because this is something I am trying to figure out (my take on it is here). But it’s Rosalyn’s answer (right) that blew my … Continue reading →

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How to remain calm with people. It has to do with self love #happiness

Posted on January 7, 2017 by lolkin

I have taken a long time to learn to deal with ‘negative’ people. It took a while to understand that often the problem is not in others but in me. Alain de Botton sums it up beautifully. When dealing with … Continue reading →

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