Take it or leave it

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you've found yourself on the receiving end of advice without ever asking for it? Pretty sure it has happened plenty a time for most of us. Some of us take it well whilst others not so well. The following post is more about how we should react instead of how we give the advice.

We often have our downs and it is a part of life. Others close to us, whilst observing can notice when we feel down and often offer their support. At least once, we have all felt so irritated that we do not wish to speak to anyone let alone receive any support. We're in one of those, 'Leave me alone!' moods. It's okay, we've all been there! Sometimes we need to just stop and think that the person offering support, is only wishing the best for us.

I have noticed a lot, from either the mouths of others or whilst stalking on Twitter (I do this a lot), that many do not respond to such advice so well. Either intentions are doubted by assuming the giver is trying to act superior than the other or it is simply not appreciated.

From my stance, I welcome any advice and feel any sort of advice given can be beneficial in some way or the other. If someone gives us advice, we should not doubt their intentions. We should always assume the best of others. Maybe if we sat and contemplated the advice we are given, we may be able to utilise it in a way we wouldn't have comprehended before. Doubting intentions can often lead to assuming bad characteristics. Having this seed of doubt can ruin any relation and this is Shaitaan messing with the head.

The solution I propose, whether you are in a calm state or not, is to listen it out. Listen to what the person has to say, appreciate it and take it at face value. It is not for us to doubt intentions. Whether we want to take the advice on board is up to us. It's a simple 'take it or leave it' and get on with life, happy and cheerful!