Life is a ball pit; everything bounces back

In our daily lives, we are faced with challenging situations form time to time where people behave in an unfriendly, rude or even hostile manner.

Maybe you have a colleague at work who constantly makes offensive remarks for no reason.

Or you're standing in line at the supermarket and someone behind you takes out their frustrations on you even though you've done nothing wrong.

The ball is in your court

These interactions can be quite confusing and difficult to understand,

especially when you have no idea why someone is acting the way they are.

Before you know it, you get caught up in another person's energy.

It can affect your mood and affect your self-confidence.

But no matter what, you always have control over how you respond to these situations.

Keep your cool

Another person's behaviour stems from their own internal struggles

and doesn't necessarily have anything to do with who you are or what you've done.

With awareness, you minimise and transform these negative interactions.

In this way, you are able to maintain composure at all times.

Life is a ball pit

This metaphor expresses what I mean.

If you throw a ball at a wall, it comes back immediately.

Every time you have an idea about someone else, positive or negative,

you are the first to receive those thoughts.

So even though someone is making your life miserable, it is important to always send loving thoughts.

Because if you send that person negative thoughts, they will get to you first.

So the reverse is also true; if you send that person loving, empathetic thoughts, you will also be the first recipient of them.

To be kind to another is therefore also to be kind to yourself.

Therefore, choose carefully which ball, or which thoughts you throw.

These affirmations will help you stay in control:

1. I choose to keep my inner peace, regardless of the situation.

2. I do not let the negative energy of others disturb my peace of mind.

3. I understand that others' behavior stems from their own internal struggles and has nothing to do with my own value.

4. I let love and understanding determine my response, and I refuse to allow anger or resentment.

5. I recognize that the words and actions of others do not define me; I know my own inner truth and power.

6. I choose to show compassion, even in challenging interactions, because everyone deserves understanding and kindness.

7. I create a peaceful inner space by breathing deeply and releasing negative energy with each exhale.

8. I allow myself to let go of what does not serve me and focus on my own well-being and growth.

9. I remind myself that I have the power to choose my response, and I choose love, kindness and harmony.

10. I surround myself with loving and supportive people who help me find my inner peace.

Take matter into your own hands

By taking responsibility, you take back control of your life and give yourself the opportunity to grow and transform.

You can read more about how to take responsibility and transform your life in my free e-book .

Lots of love

Isabelle Roegiers

RTT Practitioner