I received a consultation request from someone who felt betrayed. They were deeply hurt by someone they trusted.
“I’ve known them for years… We’ve talked about everything… They trampled on my feelings. I’m so upset,” the shock was significant. The importance they placed on relationships and the damage to their values weren’t something that could be easily healed.
I continued to confront the depths of my own heart. I realized I had always believed that valuing others’ feelings and thoughts was essential for maintaining good relationships. I was convinced that selfish behavior would hurt others, lead to being disliked, and result in social exclusion. I had defined good relationships as ones where people are respected and others’ needs are prioritized over one’s own.
I felt I had truly touched the core of my beliefs. Later, I received a message from the client,
“I realized I wasn’t bothered anymore. Surprisingly, I forgot about it pretty quickly.” They had recovered. It was truly mysterious, but it made me certain once again that this is the true nature of the world.
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