Second , once we have identified our " False Prophets ", the next step is to intently ( and unemotionally ) LISTEN to whatever they happen to tell us . This can admittedly prove to be a bit tricky , because our first impulse is often to either ignore them or argue with them , and yet it is critical that we choose instead to simply LISTEN -- to take note of what they are saying ; to take note of what they are advocating ; to take note of what they think we should be doing or how we should be behaving ; even to take note of the tone of voice they use while doing so . I admit that this is quite difficult to do ( seeing as how every " False Prophet " has a true knack for activating our most highly charged defense mechanisms -- for " pushing our biggest buttons ") ... and yet with a little conscious effort , possible to do , it is .
Finally , once you have taken note of what your " False Prophets " are sharing , the last step is actually a fun one : without informing them of their " Un- Guide " status , and without beaming them anything other than the most heartfelt feelings of compassion & gratitude , simply go forth and enliven exactly the opposite of what they believe &/ or profess . Do exactly the opposite of what they tell you to do ... Be exactly the optimistic of how they show you to be ... Affirm exactly the opposite of what they have chosen to affirm … Doing so not only allows you to smoothly transition from feeling annoyance & hatred to exuding them compassion & thankfulness , but it also provides you with a veritable boatload of practical & highly effective Wisdom related to living a more Peacefull & Joy-full life … Indeed , within every wolf in sheep ' s clothing sleeps a glorious ram ready to reawaken ...
… and it is treating such people accordingly that can help to make it so .
" Beware of false prophets , who come to you in sheep ’ s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves . You will know them by their fruits ." ~ Jesus Christ ( Matthew 7:15-16 )
" A wise man gets more wisdom from his enemies than a fool does from his friends " ~ inspired by Baltasar Gracian
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