The Cure for Hurt Feelings
Don’t care so much.
I know.
Easier said than done.
But what if it isn’t?
What if it’s easier done (a completed action) than talked about indefinitely?
Hurt feelings come from talking and thinking about what was said by someone else.
That opens up a can of worms, does it not?
Or a box. (Couldn’t find a picture of worms in a can.)
The way out is not to go in.
Don’t go into arguments.
Don’t fight to defend nebulous opinions.
Are there things worth fighting for?
Of course.
But there aren’t that many.
And certainly my feelings are not one of them.
Also there is the important calculation as to whether or not something is best defended by fighting.
Sometimes we can be in the wrong fight with the wrong opponent. (Married couples: Take this to heart).
People whose feelings are easily hurt usually have a problem with discernment. And there is an entire population of this sort. They are called children.
Which brings me to the problem of cyber bullying children. This was not a problem when I grew up, but it is here with us now.
Watch the video to learn more.
The solution for children is the same as for adults. It is to learn self control and discernment.
And for children not developed to the level of maturity to manage such problems, it requires strong loving parents who know the value of boundaries and are themselves willing to be unpopular, even with their own children for a season. Consider getting them off the internet and outside to play more. Perhaps you might go out and play with them yourselves.
Great topic. I am going through this right now with my oldest son (12).