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  1. Gurudev, my husband hurts my feelings? How do I change his egoistic nature?

    Why do we try to change people? It is because they are hurting us. And the more we want to change someone because they are hurting us, they are not going to change. If you really want them to change, you have to wish for their welfare – because what they a ...
  2. How to be positive and strong when people start hurting me? How to love myself in such situations?

    Come on, you forget that you are a diamond! Nobody can cut a diamond or hurt it. Even if a diamond is cut, it shines more. When anyone is trying to hurt you, they are not hurting you, they are only making you shine more. Anyone who brings down your prestig ...
  3. Gurudev, how do I forgive those who have abused me emotionally and physically? Sometimes I feel like killing them but even that doesn’t seem enough.

    When you get hurt, it is not only the other person at fault, it is also your ignorance and your naivety. You have not been intelligent enough, or intuitive enough to avoid it, or move out of it. So, take a little bit of the responsibility on yourself as we ...
  4. How can I forgive my mother-in-law who is constantly hurting me?

    Take a look at how your mother behaves. How many times did you have arguments with your own mother, and how many times was she frustrated with you? Haven’t you gotten scolding from your own mother? I don’t think any girl or boy has grown up without being s ...
  5. If someone has scolded you or used harsh words that have hurt you, but they have done it with a very good intention,...

    If someone has scolded you or used harsh words that have hurt you, but they have done it with a very good intention, then you should only thank them. This is because you have only grown stronger by their act. ...
  6. If someone has not intended to hurt you, it is an unintentional act, then it is your own mistake. You can only blame...

    If someone has not intended to hurt you, it is an unintentional act, then it is your own mistake. You can only blame your own perception, and not them. ...
  7. It is not people who hurt you. It is your own foolishness, your own mind, your own vulnerability and your own...

    It is not people who hurt you. It is your own foolishness, your own mind, your own vulnerability and your own emotions that entangle you and make you feel hurt. My dear, wake up and see, is there an intention in the other to hurt you? It is all in your ha ...
  8. If someone has hurt you intentionally, you should know that they are sick. What should be your attitude towards...

    If someone has hurt you intentionally, you should know that they are sick. What should be your attitude towards someone who is sick? You should be compassionate towards them. ...
  9. If you really intended to hurt somebody, then it means that you have deep hurt inside you. Even then, you are worthy...

    If you really intended to hurt somebody, then it means that you have deep hurt inside you. Even then, you are worthy of being excused. And you have to excuse the other person as well. ...
  10. If the actions of someone who you have a lot of regard for is hurting you, then know that it is for some good reason....

    If the actions of someone who you have a lot of regard for is hurting you, then know that it is for some good reason. If a friend is hurting you, know that some karma is getting released. If the hurt is coming from an ignorant person, have compassion. The ...
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