Monday, May 17 2010
Ok, last week we officially got our first "hater" email. It was little crazy to receive since I haven't had an email like this since....well....ever! Actually, come to think of it, I did get notes like this back in the 4th and 5th grade, but it’s been a long time. It wasn't just mean, it was really mean! So, being my first time experiencing something like this I sat back, took a breath and started thinking, if someone felt the need to devote this much time, thought and energy to us, we must be doing something right!
Immediately after reading I wanted to respond to this person. Then, after a brief moment of thought, I said to myself, “Why waste the time?” I felt like if I spent that energy, I would just be wasting precious time that could be used towards working on something positive!
In one of the great books I’ve read this year, the author spoke about not wasting energy on negativity. When you take the time to put someone down, be jealous, or say something mean, you are sabotaging your own success by putting that negative energy into your universe. I started really applying this at the beginning of the year and have had amazing opportunities and people enter my life since!
I urge you to try blessing someone who you love to hate (maybe a celebrity, co-worker, etc.). I used to love to hate JLo! lol! But, last year I blessed JLo and sent her a letter saying how much I admire and honor her achievements! It felt really good and I was damn proud of myself :)! Now, when I see someone achieving his or her goals or doing something great I say, "Fuck YA! You are awesome and doing it! Congratulations!"
Have you received any "hater" mail? How did you respond, why?
