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bigman4joy: 11 months ago

How do I get thicker skin in an emotional sense and avoid becoming calloused at the same time?

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FirstBorn1: 11 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 11:37PM on 6/29/2012

It's simple... Never judge the future on the past. In other words we learn as we grow. We learn from our past. If our skin becomes too thick, we get callous. Remember, the next person is just as human as we are, with the same frailties as we have.
Consider the source, but allow for forgiveness. Try to allow for differences and try to keep an open mind. Try to let unimportant things in life bounce off of you....... set your priorities. Most people mean well. Remember:
Everything happens for the best. It's a matter of moving your point of view around until you can see it.

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bigman4joy: 11 months ago

great stuff...really like the portion dealing with our similarities as human beings. Some the worst thing in my life never actually occurred. Projecting past to future. Awesome!!!

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FirstBorn1: 11 months ago via iPhone

You are so kind..,, thankyou. :)

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FirstBorn1: 11 months ago via iPhone

Read my profile.... I'm not gonna tell ya. Pic was taken in April, on our 60th birthday. Oh, UCK!!!!

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FirstBorn1: 11 months ago via iPhone

I knew what you meant... "Typo" and thankyou very much. :)

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yirmeyahu: 11 months ago via iPhone

By definition, thick skin is calloused. You need to find a balance and use callouses wisely, not avoid them completely.

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bigman4joy: 11 months ago

How about minute by minute and day by day?

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yirmeyahu: 11 months ago via iPhone

It starts by getting hurt but not broken. Constantly redirect the pain into praise. Use Lament Psalms if need be. Use your pain to ease the pain of those suffering similar situations. It's not easy...

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bigman4joy: 11 months ago

Great answers especially jkgarrett17...it is simple. Just not easy.

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RevHosanna: 11 months ago via iPhone

Learn to trust the safety and wellbeing of your heart to God alone. You place Him guard over it, you'll achieve what you're looking for. :)

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MikeMaples: 11 months ago via iPhone

It's not what you're called, it's what you'll answer to. Use your past to predict your future. Learn to recognize the warning signs earlier and don't let a relationship you see going nowhere drag on. People only have as much power over you as you give them. Mind over matter, you don't mind, they don't matter.

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bigman4joy: 11 months ago

concise even condensed...awesome

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Maxi2112: 11 months ago via iPhone

You may want to stay away from people who make you feel you need a thicker skin get help learning how to be assertive who h is to stand up for yourself without stepping on anyone
else
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