We're diving into "The Wealth Money Can't Buy" by Robin Sharma, shifting focus toward a deeper sense of fulfillment. Building a rich life through purpose and joy really aligns with your journey toward balance, rest, and personal growth.
Expect The Best From People, And You'll Mostly Get The Best!
When I read the title, it made me think of the phrase I often share to my kids, "Assume positive intent". It means giving others the benefit of the doubt, believing that their actions come from a place of good intentions, even if they don't always come across that way.
By assuming positive intent, we create more space for compassion, patience, and constructive communication in our relationships.
STORY TIME
The author was at a very fancy restaurant somewhere in Europe and he was having lunch with a friend. He enjoyed the atmosphere and he also already had a reservation to go to this very same restaurant the next day. So he asked the waitress, "Hey, this place is beautiful. I'm coming back tomorrow, can you please guarantee me the same seat in this room? It's really beautiful.
Being a writer, he wanted to sit in a quiet space at the restaurant and write. The waitress politely explained that it might be impossible since they have a full house by tomorrow. It will be very hard to put him at the same table.
He got a bit frustrated that he's not going to be able to get the same seat in the room. But because he has had the reservations for weeks, he still went back. He was hoping he can still get a quiet space to finish writing his book. But as he entered, he saw that the entire room was full of Vikings, people dressed up, laughing loudly and drinking a ridiculous amount of alcohol.
The place was packed, and the room that he wanted was overflowing with Vikings just drinking an insurmountable amount of alcohol that afternoon.
As he went pass the room, he thought to himself "Praise the Lord, I'm not in that room. I couldn't get any work done". The waitress whom he spoke to the previous day walked up to him and escorted him to a very quiet and more romantic little place in a different room of the restaurant that he had never been in before. He described it as very beautiful, there were flowers on the on the table, and it was the utmost perfect space for him to have a quiet lunch and be able to write and think.
The waitress could have explained the situation to him prior but she probably was pretty busy. His perception of being rejected was a hallucination. She was just trying to protect him from the boisterous Vikings.
LESSON LEARNED
"In some circumstances and situations in life, not everything is about us, not everything is about you".
It's easy to get caught up in thinking that other people's actions or words are directed at or about us, but in reality, most people are focused on their own challenges, struggles, or thoughts. Recognizing that not everything is about us helps to release unnecessary tension, misunderstandings, and even resentment. It creates more space for empathy, letting us engage with the world in a healthier and more grounded way.
It's not always about you. Just like when you take a group picture, who's the first person you look at? You look at yourself, right? That's how most people walk through their lives. They might have been rude to you, but they're not thinking about you, they're thinking about themselves.
So if somebody's rude to you, they're probably having a bad day. Don't take it personal, because not everything is about you.
When someone is rude or short with us, it's often a reflection of what they are dealing with and not a judgment of our worth or actions. Instead of reacting negatively, we can choose to respond with compassion or simply let it go, understanding that they may be struggling with something beyond our knowledge. It’s freeing when we stop personalizing others’ behavior, it allows us to stay calm and not let their mood ruin our day.
"Most people are incredibly good people and profoundly decent"
"The more we expect the best from others, the more encouragement they'll receive to show it to us. If we treat people as if they were what they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming"
When we treat others with kindness, respect, and assume they are doing their best, it not only transforms our relationships but also encourages them to rise to their potential. People often mirror the way they are treated, and by showing them the grace and understanding they might not always receive, we give them the opportunity to step into their best selves.
Use kind words and treat others as you want to be treated. This creates a ripple effect. It's a simple and powerful principle that can transform relationships, build trust, and foster a more compassionate environment. It’s about spreading the kind of energy you want to see in the world.
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