Everyday Dhamma - The Middle Path

Sensitivity : Balance It

Sometimes people are insensitive.
Forgive them anyway.

Sometimes people are oversensitive.
Forgive them anyway.

What alternative is there? Bear a grudge for the rest of your life such that it makes you mad whenever you think of an unhappy encounter?

No point at all! Just have a balanced sensitivity to others (the Middle Way) -
don't be insensitive or oversensitive,and let go of others' insensitivity and oversensitivity.
Balanced sensitivity is balanced Compassion and Wisdom to oneself and others.

Is the cup filled 50% half full or empty?
It is just a cup filled 50% - that's all. I hope you get the idea.
To live a happier life, look at the "fuller" side of people. Count your blessings and be grateful for what you have instead of keeping tabs on the "injustice" done to you. Whether life is full of blessings or injustice is determined by how you see it and what you do. It was terrific that you considered the feelings of others. No need to hanker that others were less terrific in considering your feelings. Just focus on how terrific you were and be even more so! It will pay in time, karmically.

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