When hurtful words are thrown our way, we are learning to understand that these words have nothing to do with us. They come from the wound of the other. These words come to you that you may see them for what they are—words. You merely need to let them lay where they fall—at your feet and not in your heart. Take them into your heart and you will believe them. Let them fall at your feet and they become like dust and blow away with the wind.
When hurtful words come your way, give them back with love and compassion and a firm and gentle—and silent—resolution that says, “These words have nothing to do with me. I am a beautiful and loving person. I give and receive love in this moment in time.” Then go peacefully about your business knowing that your life is changing and changing again and with each change you are growing into the person you want to be.