The pathology of taking it personal

If I (i.e., you) take things personally, if I get hurt by another's words or actions...

Then somewhere inside of myself, I don't quite know what I'm doing, I'm a little unsure behind the wheel.

Being unsure of myself, I look for validation (approval) from the outside world.

Disapproving actions or words from another cause me pain because they make me realize I don't know what I'm doing, my ego contracts.

If I know what I'm doing, if I'm sure of myself...

Then I'm outcome independent, I need no validation from the outside world.

What I do is aligned.

I can take nothing personal because I have Self validated.

I see disapproval from another as their business, having nothing to do with me.

My center is not lost, I don't worry.

I have the courage to stand alone.