Have you ever felt uncomfortable with someone because they were different than you? Maybe they had a different ethnic background or skin color, or maybe they were “book smart” while you are more “street smart”. Maybe they dressed differently than you do, or maybe you were just repulsed by them and you’re not sure why.
I had a disturbing experience this week, in which a person was publicly ridiculing me for my spiritual beliefs. I can’t lie, it stung. We all want to be liked and accepted, and it hurts when we are rejected. I didn’t even know this person, he just took exception to me because I was different than he was. He didn’t give me a chance and try to find out if I was someone he might like to know. He assumed I was not acceptable because of one thing about me that didn’t sit well with him.
Maybe you’ve had a similar experience? Have you been rejected by someone because of your religious beliefs, skin color, body size, ethnic background or some other reason? It doesn’t feel good, does it? Over time, such experiences can make us question our own self-worth. What is really happening when a person...