Emotional Maturity Means You Let Others Judge You Without Letting It Steal Your Joy

It's okay if others think you're a weirdo—their opinions don't define who you are.

Two years ago, I conducted a workshop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where several Indigenous participants attended. They gave me a feather, which I respectfully tucked into my turban. Later, I sat beside Lake Superior to watch the majestic sunset. (Photo taken with tripod)

When others criticize us, we often experience feelings of vulnerability and self-d…