There is the bible verse that says, “He who is without sin can cast the first stone.”
What that means to me is it’s important to remain humble. That’s not easy. It’s easier to pass judgement and speak from a position of power. But that’s not what the verse is about. It’s really about how no one is more important than anyone else.
Additionally, part of staying humble is to treat others how you’d want to be treated. That’s the Golden Rule. It’s one of my core values.
There’s another perspective when it comes to throwing stones or rocks. When others throw rocks at me, I keep them. I gather them and save them. Then I build a castle with them. It shows others that what ever they do to me, I make the best of it and that they can’t faze me.
But it’s an opportunity to let others know that I also have specific boundaries. That means how I will and will not allow others to treat me. These boundaries matter tons to me. It’s truly part of who I am. Make no mistake about it: I have no problem of cutting toxic individuals out of my life.
That’s why when someone throws stones at me, I build a beautiful, tall castle to let others know that I have my plans and dreams. In summary, stay humble and treat others how you’d want to be treated.
It has self care and peace at its core.
