Those Who Hurt Are Hurting!

Oh! I can't stand that person! He is so mean! Why does he always have to be such a jerk? I hope I never see him again. If he ever bothers me again, I don't know what I'll do! And it won't be my fault because he's asking for it.

Whoa! Hold on a second there champ. Don't ever forget that you are the one responsible for your own actions and reactions. Let's backtrack here for a moment. Why do you think this person is acting the way they are? Think about this for a moment, while considering that all human behavior is driven by something. So, now what do you think is driving this person's behavior?

Most likely, this person is in some kind of pain. It may be emotional pain or it may be physical pain. But be certain that there is some kind of pain driving this person to act out in the hurtful ways that they are towards others. People that are happy with themselves and the world that they live in usually don't try to belittle others.

Be bigger than his remarks and be different than the others by having some kind of understanding and empathy for this person in pain. Believe it or not, you may be this hurting and hurtful person's only chance today at turning things around. So don't go out of your way to avoid this hurting and hurtful person. When your paths cross, don't add to that path of destruction with more scornful and scorching words. Instead, just pause, smile, and try to better understand this hurting and hurtful person.

Now teens, go learn, lead, and lay the way to a better world for all of us. Remember that people who hurt are hurting. You have the opportunity to help him break free of this destructive behavior if you have the courage to understand and help. Oh, by the way, have I ever told you that empathy is one of the strongest intelligences? And once again, thanks in advance for all that you do, and all that you will do...

Award-winning author, speaker, and educator Dan Blanchard wants you to reconsider your emotions when you run into a rude person. For more great leadership tips please visit Dan's website at: http://www.GranddaddysSecrets.com. Thanks.

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