letting it go

When we are self-conscious we worry that others are judging us harshly. An insensitive word or inconsiderate gesture could make us wonder what we did to deserve such treatment. If we are questioning the value of our efforts, we may react to people in a hypersensitive way. Choosing to live and abide by our own set of standards and values can help us take what others say less personally. If we find ourselves comparing to others, let us examine our goals to ensure they are realistic. Reaffirming our commitment to our aspirations today can help us ignore what people around us are saying and doing while concentrating on making sure that we are growing and evolving as peole.

Letting go of our need to please everyone and measure up to their standards can help us avoid being hypersensitive. When we feel an intense desire to be accepted, we can be easily hurt because we worry about how others perceive us and fear being labeled inadequate. When we can understand that there will always be people who like us as well as people who dislike us, it will be easier for us to focus on living up to our own values. We will be able to interact with people without taking their words or deeds personally because we know who we are. When we judge ourselves based on our own standards we will feel good about our choices.

this horoscope taken from Om.com for today's (May 12th) Scorpio reading seemed a good message to share

(Ewhhhh...watch out for those who attack when discussing and who are quick to label and judge...likely they are suffering from lack of self-insight and may just be projecting)