Asshole

I was a sensitive man. I didn't like being criticized or offended. Every time somebody said something bad to me, I felt uncomfortable and wanted to escape. For example, I said hello to a colleague, and he just replied coldly. I felt embarrassed for an hour. Maybe you know this feeling too.

But now, I somehow appreciate those people. They bring some movement to plain days. Sometimes they are rude, or even total assholes. Now I see them as an "interesting event" in my day. That doesn't mean it feels easy in the moment. It never does. I still feel discomfort, but I am building resilience: I let their words flow past. And sometimes, they are right. We all have flaws.

"Toast to the asshole" — Kanye West. Sometimes, we are the asshole too.