When we are feeling criticized or attacked, it may be difficult for us to
recover ourselves so that we can continue to speak and act our truth. This
is when we would do well to remember the old saying about letting certain
things roll off us, like water off a duck's back.

Most of the time, the attacks and criticisms of others have much more to do
with them and how they are feeling, than with us. If we can hear the
feedback that others have to offer, and take in anything that might actually
be constructive, and then release that which has nothing to do with us, that
s a great place to be!

First, though, we take care of ourselves compassionately by recognizing when
we can't take something in from the outside without hurting ourselves. This
is when we make like a duck, shaking it off and letting it roll off our back
as we continue our way in the world.

Walk like a duck, letting the water roll off your back!