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How do I deal with disrespectful people?

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Do not go down to their level of thinking or acting. Hold on to your values and dignity. Be curt and cold while responding so that they know that you don't appreciate such behavior. Do not tolerate such behavior. Show them that you are a class apart, and keep your cool and walk away.

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I often look at someone else with a great personality and want to be like him; I spend a lot of time thinking about this and I don't know what to do.

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Don't compare yourself to others or elevate others above you. No one is better than you, some are better in certain areas, but we all have are own niche. Look for your own great qualities, talents, etc., and work on improving yourself. Not because you want to be better than someone else, but because you want to be the best you that you can be.

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Can I live a self-directed life if I'm religious?

Kim Gordon

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Depends on you definition of religious. There is true freedom in real religion and we should not be bound by limits and man-made rules and structures. Religion should not be a form of bylaws. If you are living a free life, the spirit will direct you. You must be open to the ways of Christ and spiritual leaders throughout history, not man.

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If God has a plan for us, astrologers tell us what will happen, fate and destiny have their say, then how can we live a life on our terms and conditions?

Calvin Boole

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While all or none of these things may be true you can learn to accept that life for you has infinite possibilities. Even if God already knows what you are going to do that doesn't mean you do. You still have to figure it out and come to your conclusions. If you genuinely believe that everything is planned and nothing is new then try to live life closest to what is your truth and don't let others tell you how to exist. Try to stay true to yourself because after all if it is fate then you've already done it.

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