Ridicule is a potent demonstrator. Likened to that of water in the homemade bucket of our mind, the leaks show. Our largest lacks in security are found in our reactionary or potent retaliation to criticism. If one were completely secure in their state upon that which they receive ridicule, then such open judgment would be left stirring in its own pot. So, if such vehement forces push up on your rational state, take that as the sign to dig deeper in meditation and fix those leaks. One can only bring out the decision for you to bring out only that which is within you. That anger? That rage? That hurt? That embarrassment? All you, your decision, and of that which had been better hidden until tugged in that moment. Such adversity strives to grow us. Afterall, a stranger pointing out a leak in your bucket is kind to have noticed.

Meditate.

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