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.
Here is a list of each principle. This article is focused on the first one. Video at end explains all of them.
- How to Overcome Insults for Inner Peace
- 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 affect me as much when I was younger.
Here is an example of what I might have become offended by in the past. If I was ignored at a social gathering by someone, I would feel insulted even if this was an innocent oversight.
Wow, was I touchy!
As I got older my sense of self worth improved. I began to notice less and less how others treated me. I became less needy of their acknowledgement.
You see each insult you encounter is more about what is going on with you than the other party. Therefore, insults are great ways to learn about yourself.
We already discussed my culpability in feeling insulted if someone did not acknowledge me. But what about the other person who ignored me?
Was there something there? The answer is yes.
Maybe they were so wrapped up in a recent problem they did not notice me
Maybe they feel awkward socially, so keep to themselves rather than acknowledge others.
As you can see in this example, there could be ego issues on both sides.
So if someone attempts to insult you think of what this says about you AND them.
Perhaps they feel weak, dis-empowered or unhappy, too.
Personal Story – How to Overcome Insults
It is quite amazing how the universe echos inner consciousness.
Wednesday after following my inner voice to rest and stay home instead of go out to a party, I found a youtube.com video about Inner Peace. (Linked below.)
The next morning, Thanksgiving, as I began to study inner peace I was inspired to write this article.
Then I went to a Thanksgiving gathering.
All was great until one of the guests started badgering (bullying) another guest about how he was incorrectly teaching a third guest to dance salsa.
(The attendees at the party were all Latin dancers.)
As I watched this bullying progress, I observed myself getting involved emotionally, but said nothing.
As the bullying continued and continued, this guest turned to me. She started to bully me, asserting I was not dancing correctly.
I was simply doing freestyle dancing to Latin music. There are no rules, at least not in my world for freestyle dancing.
I told this guest to cease and back off in very direct language. I was setting boundaries, but was not slipping away into anger.
What I Did to Regain My Inner Peace
Being older now I tend to react less intensely to triggers than when I was younger. I am more detached. This allowed me to not lose myself completely in the disruption.
I don’t like bullies, but I was not deeply insulted.
I went to bed that night feeling slightly ruffled, but not devastated, I knew the person who was telling the guests we were dancing incorrectly had unresolved self esteem issues which caused this behavior.
There is a lot more to be said about the history of this guest’s very challenging life, but I will let that go for now.
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 The Ones mention a way to send them love with light. Even though I did not feel anything when doing that, I think the act of doing it does help release the emotions.]
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.
[Sending the pink light discussed in the channeling above is a way to send forgiveness.]
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.
As mentioned above this article is first in a series of ten following what is identified in this video.
Namaste,
Spirit Medium Laura