I suspect that our egos function like the best stories of schoolyard bullies; they shock us into achieving greater growth, and when we are ready, we embrace our inner enemy as having done us a service, recognizing that they were essential parts of us all along.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
[…] via Musings — Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha […]
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Thank You! 🙂
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Within that musing, there’s a hint where bullying could somewhat BENEFIT your life in some shocking way, preparing you to become assertive and stronger.
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Not that bullying is a good thing (I actually believe bullies do harm to themselves through their idiocy), but I do believe the deeper point is that adversity is unavoidable, and if accepted and utilized, can be a tool for personal advancement.
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Yeah definitely man
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