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How to Overcome Insults for inner peace using Buddhist teaching. I found a synopsis of 10 Buddhist principles for inner peace. This article starts with the first one.
Each article will be linked on this list here.
- How to Overcome Insults
- See Everyone As Your Teacher
- Use Envy to Nurture Excellence
- Judge Not But Thyself
- No One Can Hurt You Without Your Consent
- Acceptance Is Powerful
- Align With Nature
- Create No Karma
- Practice Gratitude
- Trust the Process
Background – How to Overcome Insults
Have you ever felt insulted by someone? I have.
As I have gotten older insults do not effect me as much when I was younger. I would imagine being insulted by others even if they innocently did not acknowledge me or were so wrapped up in their own problems to realize they were offensive.
As I matured a bit (a work in progress – lol) I began to realize what someone thinks of me is not my business at all. It is their business.
Maybe they were so wrapped up in a recent problem they lashed out at me just because I was in the line of fire.
Maybe they really thought I should be insulted, not realizing their insult of me is their admission of personal hurt or weakness.
You are not responsible for their hurt. They are.
So if someone attempts to insult you think of what they are experiencing, how they might feel weak, dis-empowered or unhappy.
When someone lashes out at you it is because they are threatened by you in some way.
All of this is their business not yours.
Personal Story – How to Overcome Insults
It is quite amazing how the universe is echoing my consciousness more and more of late.
Wednesday after following my inner voice to rest and stay home instead of go out to a party, I found this work about Inner Peace.
The next morning, Thanksgiving, I began to see how important inner peace is and was inspired to write this article in a series.
Then I went to a Thanksgiving gathering!
All was great until Guest A started badgering Guest B about how he was not correctly teaching another guest to salsa dance.
The attendees at the party were all Latin dancers.
As I watched Guest A try to bully Guest B, I became involved emotionally at the injustice, but said nothing. If there is one way to take my inner peace away from me, it is with bullying.
I react instinctively to it. [Probably because of times I did not fully heal after being bullied. ]
As the bullying continued and continued, Guest A turned to me. She started to tell me I was dancing incorrectly.
I was simply doing freestyle dancing to Latin music. Who is to say what is correct or incorrect for that?
I went at her. My Inner Peace flew out the window instantly as I instinctively went into fight mode.
I forgot everything I wrote above about how a person who insults you probably does not feel great about him or herself, probably has self esteem issues, is unhappy and so on.
Now that I think about this situation Guest A had many reasons to have had self esteem issues. She had been rejected by this man, Guest B. She wanted to date him. He had said no.
As well, she had been abandoned by her husband years ago, left to raise their daughter alone.
Then her daughter later broke off all ties with her.
So maybe Guest A had insecurity issues? Maybe her self esteem was low?
Detour – How to Recover From Insults
All I can say for sure is that as soon as I focused on Inner Peace, the universe sent me a test and a lesson.
At the risk of going off topic here, when your consciousness is immediately materialized into experience (ie when you manifest instantly), you have moved into Fifth Dimensional Consciousness of oneness. Apparently I have arrived.
But I digress.
What I Did to Regain My Inner Peace
Luckily enough as I am older now and more mature (ha ha) I was able to regain my composure rather quickly after this incident.
The main tool I used to do this was to explore the other person’s sense of happiness and worthiness. When I realized this was the cause of Guest A’s insults, I began to detach, release and recover my inner peace.
The trick here is to realize these things sooner, so you do not go into fight or flight mode, so you are not triggered.
Channeling From The Ones – How to Overcome Insults
Who are The Ones?
We are a soul group of divine beings stationed on the earth vibration to lead and guide you and other souls on our wavelength.
We do not work with all of humanity. We work only with those who will and can listen.
We come to many on earth at this time for soul recognition, to understand you are a divine being in your own light ready to evolve to heaven on hearth.
Heaven on earth is a new concept for those who are ready, not everyone. it is those who hear of us that know us.
We are the Ones.
We are of Christ Consciousness, which is unconditional love of self and others. We hold no grudges, hate no one and only work for the betterment of mankind.
We are the Ones.
You ask about the first law. the law of having no ego, caring not what others think of you, being impervious to what you call insults.
We do not know of insults, as you have already said above.
Insults can only happen if you feel separate from others. When you understand that we are all one, there are no insults, only love.
Another’s pain is your pain. Therefore if someone insults you they are really insulting themselves. This is why it is important to stop the Karma by not going into reactive mode.
Rather than react negatively to someone who insults or tries to insult you, remember your and their divine origins.
This person is out of contact with their divine nature, therefore it is important for you to put it back by smiling at them with love.
[Obviously I failed miserably at this, but below there is a way to send them love with light.]
When another insults it is because they are not happy. Send them love.
Send yourself love and be done.
It is important to help with this process with a simple exercise of divine light. Send them pink light and send the same to yourself.
This intention will clear the karma and align with Christ Consciousness, healing the situation.
Namaste,
End of Channeling
More Ideas On How to Overcome Insults For Inner Peace
In life, we all encounter insults and offenses—whether from strangers, colleagues, friends, or even family members. These moments can sting, leading to feelings of anger, hurt, or self-doubt.
However, learning how to cope with these negative interactions can foster emotional resilience and help maintain inner peace. Here are some strategies to overcome insults and offenses in a constructive manner.
1. Pause and Reflect Before Reacting
When faced with an insult, the immediate impulse might be to retaliate or defend yourself. However, reacting impulsively often escalates the situation and makes you feel worse in the long run. Instead, take a moment to pause.
Count to ten, take a deep breath, or walk away temporarily to allow your emotions to settle. This pause gives you time to gain perspective and decide how best to respond, if at all.
2. Don’t Take It Personally
One of the most powerful ways to avoid being emotionally overwhelmed by insults is by not taking them personally. Remember, an insult or offense often speaks more about the person who is offering it than it does about you. People lash out for a variety of reasons—stress, jealousy, insecurities, or past unresolved issues. Understanding that their words are a reflection of their internal struggles can help you detach emotionally from their negativity.
3. Develop Emotional Boundaries
Having clear emotional boundaries is crucial in protecting yourself from the impact of insults. Emotional boundaries are the limits you set to preserve your sense of self-worth and dignity. When someone insults you, remind yourself that their words do not define you. Reaffirm your own values, accomplishments, and strengths. By practicing self-love and maintaining strong emotional boundaries, you can shield yourself from being overly affected by negative comments.
4. Engage in Constructive Self-Talk
When faced with insults, it’s easy to fall into negative self-talk, internalizing the hurtful words. However, this only strengthens the negative emotions. Instead, practice constructive self-talk. Challenge the validity of the insult by asking yourself, “Is this true? Does this reflect who I really am?” Often, insults are baseless and fueled by someone else’s issues. By responding with compassion and rationality toward yourself, you reclaim control over your emotions.
5. Seek Support from Trusted People
Sometimes, insults can shake our confidence, making us question our self-worth. In these times, it’s important to lean on those who uplift and encourage you. Share your feelings with trusted friends, family members, or mentors who can offer perspective and reassurance. Often, their support can help you see things more clearly and remind you of your strengths and worth.
6. Practice Forgiveness
Holding onto grudges or nursing a desire for revenge can keep you tethered to negative emotions, preventing you from healing. Practicing forgiveness, not for the person who insulted you, but for your own peace of mind, can be incredibly liberating. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean excusing their behavior, but it allows you to release the emotional burden and move forward without carrying resentment.
7. Focus on What You Can Control
You can’t control what others say or do, but you can control your reaction. Focus on cultivating resilience by channeling your energy into things that empower you. This may include engaging in activities that boost your confidence, like learning new skills, pursuing hobbies, or exercising.
When you invest in personal growth, you shift your focus away from the negativity of others and onto what you can control—your own development and well-being.
Conclusion
Overcoming insults and offenses is not about suppressing emotions or pretending the hurtful words don’t affect you. It’s about building resilience, learning to detach from negativity, and responding from a place of inner strength.
By pausing to reflect, not taking insults personally, maintaining emotional boundaries, practicing self-compassion, seeking support, forgiving, and focusing on what you can control, you can protect your peace and navigate life’s challenges with greater emotional balance.
Here is the video which inspired this content.
Namaste,
Spirit Medium Laura