Hello Peace57,

You can meet this person with compassion authentically today. The essence of you, is compassion. You must always keep in mind that whatever this person has done to you in the past, is an illusion. There’s nothing in life, that we will ever be able to run away from. Therefore, it wouldn’t do to try to avoid or dodge this person. What I would simply do, and have been doing with people who I don’t particularly have a strong liking for at work is this: If there ever arises a situation or discussion where I don’t agree with him/her, I simply state my opinion but I always remain in alignment to the fact that everyone has their own particular belief systems and will thus behaving accordingly. When you put this into perspective, it makes sense to only do one thing: live in acceptance. You don’t have to go back and forth with someone who disagrees with your opinion. As a conscious living soul, you don’t need your ego to be stroked nor do you need your opinion to be validated. Fear of not voicing your opinion comes from the ego. You’re subconsciously afraid that someone will be opposition of what you have to say. But that is okay. Many of us are this way. What’s just as important is the recognition that “Those who know don’t speak. And those speak don’t speak.” Often times, many people speak to have their opinions validated. It is sometimes okay to refrain to giving your opinion. As long as you are in agreeance with electing to not give your opinion. If it bothers you as you mentioned, know that this is fear coming from your ego.

To conclude, this is my advice: When you see him or her, just BE. If you begin to feel agitated, shift your attention on your breath or, shift your attention on what he/she is saying. And remember, sometimes it is best to say nothing at all.

Love & Light,
Jessica

• This reply was modified 10 years, 4 months ago by Jessica Eusebe.