There are times you will be given intuition, you just know something, and you can't explain it. Don't override it. Don't talk yourself out of it. That's the Creator giving you inside information.
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Stones of judgment, discouragement or doubt may be thrown at you. You can't stop them, but you can make the choice to keep your walls up and not let them affect you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You can't control external negativity, but you can choose how it affects you.
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of criticism and negativity from others. It conveys that while we may encounter obstacles, discouragement, and doubt from outside sources, it is within our power to protect our mental and emotional well-being by maintaining our personal boundaries and not allowing such negativity to influence us.
Themes
ResilienceNegativityChoiceWallsBoundaries
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage self-confidence.
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