This is a call to reassess the power we give to our own perceptions.

So often in life, we suffer not from events themselves, but from the wounds we think they inflict upon us—our bruised egos, our hurt pride, our feeling of being wronged. But imagine for a second if you chose not to allow these things to wound you.

Think about that time someone cut you off in traffic or that moment your colleague took credit for your work—how much of the sting was due to the story you told yourself about their actions? When we let go of the narrative that we have been injured, many times we find that there’s very little left to cause us pain.

Now, applying this to everyday life doesn't mean ignoring genuine mistreatment or injustice. Instead, it calls us to focus on our response. Can you choose to not internalize the slight or rudeness of another? Can you step back in moments of frustration and reassess whether what's happened is truly hurtful, or if it is the weight of your expectations and reactions that's causing the real pain?

Next time you feel that familiar rise of indignation, pause. Ask yourself: "Is the situation truly harmful, or is it my perspective that's giving it teeth?"

Often, you’ll find the power to let go of perceived injuries—and with that, watch many of your daily aggravations vanish into thin air.