The Inferiority of Superiority
When people use words like, 'stupid' it can be incredibly hurtful. It's just a word, but it's an insult to your intelligence. It's as if you were less a person for it.
People make mistakes. People make decisions with unforseen consequences. It doesn't mean that that person is stupid, lacking in intelligence, or less of a person.
People tend to get what they deserve. This is called, karma. If someone is cruel then it is likely that they will receive cruelty in return. Perhaps the reason that one person might call another person 'stupid', is because they themselves feel stupid.
No person is truly greater than another. Superiority is a feeble construct, a trick of the mind. We are all Born, we Live, and then we all meet Death eventually. According to Google, this is brought about by upbringing (entitlement, elitism), social conditioning (tribalism), and certain personality traits, such as narcissism. Feeling better than someone else can also be a sign of insecurity and a need to feel powerful.
I know someone who struggles with feelings of inadequacy. Whenever he calls himself an idiot, or says he's stupid, I tell him not to worry about it. That he knows his truth. He is not stupid. I was called stupid one day, and he could tell I was feeling badly. When I told him about it, he hugged me and told me, "It's alright. Don't worry about it." Hearing my own words sent back to me was an odd feeling.
I've struggled for years with feeling stupid and inadequate. Old wounds from school and from my stepfather. I had thought that it no longer mattered to me, but apparently I had only buried those feelings and memories.
I suppose that anyone who struggles with these feelings should remember this: These people who call you stupid, or any other negative word, cannot see the real you. Infact they are more blind than anything. They are trying to hurt you to make themselves feel better. You know your Truth. You know who You are.
Don't let anyone make you feel inferior. Because superiority isn't real. We all live on this Earth. We all have faults. We all make mistakes. We Learn.
Words can hurt as much, if not moreso than a physical blow. Don't let them knock you down, even metaphorically. Stand your ground. Let your flames burn brighter than ever.
If their words hurt you it's because you let them. Look inside Yourself. Never give anyone permission to give you feelings of inadequacy. Know your Truth.
Instead of focusing on your faults, look at the good things about yourself. Find the things within you that make you Yourself.
Throwing words back only makes things worse. There is no sense in fighting over it. It isn't worth the energy. If possible, close these people out of your life. If not, then stand strong and don't believe their lies.
If you are one of these people who call others stupid or feel like you're better than anyone else, don't forget about karma. If you think you're better, then Be the better person and don't use words to hurt other people. Really what defines 'Better'?
We live in a World of Ideas and Thoughts. It's a difficult World at times. Whatever your Story, whoever You are, unveil the Truth and see your Worth. Don't compare yourself to anyone else because there is no one else like you. In the Words of Mr. Spock, "Live Long and Prosper".
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