I posted a video earlier today on my facebook page about Being You, and I wanted to elaborate a bit more on this topic. Specifically about posting something on social media that evokes a judgmental response. As I've mentioned before, whenever we get triggered by someone, it often indicates that they touched a sore spot within us that needs some healing. Otherwise these opinions would simply roll off us. That being said, we need to understand upfront, that whenever we put ourselves out there to share what is in our heart, the response won't always be kind and supportive. Why? Because when we dare shine, it can sometimes be like a direct beam that spotlights other people's feelings of inadequacy - usually those who are settling for less than they desire in life, and we become the reminder.
As challenging as it can be to receive critical responses to our heart-felt messages, I think we miss a very important point when we allow it to flatten us. What is the real purpose of our work? Why are we posting these videos, blogs and messages? We must know our why.
Personally, I share what I've learned from my experiences and challenges, in the hopes that they might help someone else with theirs; to perhaps say just the right thing that inspires them to step into their power a bit more and shift their lives for the better. So in my opinion, the fact that someone is reacting in ANY sort of way to my posts is awesome! My message elicited a response! That means my words had an effect, and if I'm truly standing in my own power, I will view the negative comments in the very same light I do the positive ones, which is - my message got in and hit the target, BULLSEYE! I don't need to take any of it personally, for it's not about me.
Being someone with a passion to use their creative skills to make our world a little brighter, is not for the faint of heart. Have you ever tried to wake a sleeping bear? Well probably not, but we can just imagine, right? My point is, sometimes our work will trigger defense mechanisms in those that would rather continue snoozin'. Are we going to be triggered right back? If so, then that IS about us.
When we receive a negative reaction to a post on social media or elsewhere, it's best to just send that person some love, rather than let them dim our shine. We mustn't forget why we're doing what we do. We are breaking down barriers. There is bound to be some resistance to that!
Stay strong loves, and keep shining!