Some of the things I say cut to the core. Some people get angry with it, and lash out in return assuming my motive is to be cruel or abrasive. I do realize all this; but what some may not realize is that I do not decide who is offended. You and you alone are responsible for your own feelings and reaction. I know this to be true because I’ve seen some choose to take offense, and I’ve seen others that don’t. And both may have been convicted, makes no difference. The difference is if you’ve a mind to get mad, or you just don’t feel the need.
As for my part, I am merely delivering the truth as I find it, nothing more. Who am I to decide who is greater or lesser, if there were such a thing? So I do not try to decide. I do not know where your starting point is, or the things you have lived through. Just because I bring you what I am convinced is the truth, does not in any way also imply that I am judging you by this truth. Herein lies the assumption that leads to people getting upset when there is no need. What should you care what I think of you anyway? I hold no power over you that you do not allow. Anyone choosing anger at what I say is giving their power to me. You are saying I have to approve of you for your happiness. I did not ask for, and I do not want any power over you. And did you hear me tell you what I think of you personally? I just brought you some information. And that’s all.