One of "The Four Agreements," is "The actions of other people do not need to have any negative effect on you; or do not take things personally." However, during this time of intense energy and fear, it can be difficult to follow that agreement since people seem to be over reacting to everything, as if this is the end of the world; as if they have no control over their fear., behavior, words or deeds. But, YOU do! Today, set your intentions to not take anything personally no matter how outrageous and inconsiderate people's actions and/or words are. Today, you can choose to rise above the fear, the anxiety and recognize that you always have a choice on how you choose to react. Today recognize that when you take things personally, you make yourself a victim of anything that others say or do. Realize that it makes no sense to give people such power over you. And, when you decide to no longer take things personally, you will avoid a tremendous amount of suffering. Even if someone directly antagonizes you, there is no need to be bothered because that person is certainly struggling with his or her own problems. Moreover, those problems have nothing to do with you. You can choose to become involved with the trouble of someone else or you can rise above it, confidently and peacefully walking away. Today, recognize that the actions of others usually have nothing to do with you. It takes practice and patience to stop taking things personally.However, if you make the courageous decision to no longer emotionally react to the whims of others, your life will be completely transformed. Choose wisely today.

Just for today,I consciously choose to not take anything personally. I know that it does not matter what other people do or say. What does matter is how I choose to react and what I choose to believe about myself. I choose to feel good about myself no matter what other people say, do or think. I no longer blame or criticize anyone including myself. We are all doing the best we can with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that we have right now. I am safe and I am divinely protected, guided and loved. All is truly well in my world.