Dear question asker,
I am honored to have the opportunity to address your question.
From the questioner's description, it seems that the questioner has recently encountered a challenging situation. When faced with offense and attack from others, we may feel compelled to defend ourselves, but when others ask for reconciliation, we may be willing to consider it for the sake of maintaining a positive relationship.
We treat others with kindness, but they treat us with malice, and even make us feel weak and vulnerable. As Confucius said, "Repay kindness with kindness, repay malice with justice." What does this mean?
I believe that if someone treats me well, I will treat them well in return. Similarly, if someone treats me badly and insults me, I will do my best to respond in a way that is fair and in accordance with the rules or regulations.
In the world, there are always people who feel they are being treated preferentially, and think that as long as they can cheat others out of their money, that is a talent, and they take pride in it instead of being ashamed. In the face of these ungrateful people, we should consider that we should not let past mistakes punish ourselves.
Perhaps it would be helpful to remember that the only way to fight back against these people is to become stronger and better and better. I would like to offer the OP a supportive gesture and some encouragement.
As the question is posted on this platform, I would like to offer some advice to the questioner regarding his emotional state.
It might be helpful to accept the facts as they are.
It's happened, it's over, and it's natural to feel a sense of disappointment or unexpected hurt in the moment.
Nonetheless, acknowledging your sadness can be beneficial in helping you to recover and move on.
Take a moment to calm yourself, take a deep breath, and do nothing for a while. Allow yourself to think about how you feel, but try not to judge or analyze. You could think, "I feel sad and angry because of the other person's belittling and ungratefulness."
It can be helpful to express your feelings in a way that allows you to distinguish them from your nature. It's important to remember that how you feel is not a reflection of failure or a lack of humanity.
It may be helpful to consider that trying to ignore your emotions or deny your feelings may not be the most effective approach. In some cases, this can make it more challenging to address and work through these feelings.
It is important to allow yourself to experience your emotions.
It is understandable to experience a range of negative emotions, such as sadness, frustration, confusion, or anger, when the person who wronged you attempts to reconcile but is met with belittling or insulting behavior. It may take some time to regain composure.
It is important to understand that these negative emotions may continue to be a part of your experience for some time to come. It is not advisable to force yourself to overcome them or to try to forget about them and move on, as this may have the opposite effect.
In the days to come, the questioner may experience fluctuations in their emotions. On some days, they may feel better, but on others, they may feel sad again. If the questioner feels that these emotions are significantly impacting their work and life, they may wish to consider seeking the guidance of a professional psychological practitioner for psychological intervention.
It would be beneficial to learn to control your emotions.
It is understandable that the poster may not be able to ignore or change the emotions they experience after being hurt. However, it is possible to try to control them. Emotions are an important part of being human. They allow us to feel for others and think about others.
However, if you allow them to do so, they will inevitably take control of your life. You may wish to consider implementing some strategies to control your emotions, such as taking positive action.
For instance, if you feel that you have been treated disrespectfully by the other party after accepting mediation, you might consider putting these experiences into writing or recording a video and posting it online. Alternatively, you could discuss your feelings with your friends and family.
It might be helpful to focus on other things for a while. Before trying to think clearly again, it could be beneficial to take a break from the problem.
You might consider going for a workout or taking a trip to help you feel more upbeat.
It might be helpful to try not dwelling on the past.
It may be helpful to acknowledge that the event has caused you pain and that, when it is over, you don't have to feel bad about it anymore. It might also be beneficial to try not to let the situation affect your nature, as it is something that has happened to you.
Once you have accepted reality and attempted to move on from it, it may be helpful to consider changing your thoughts in order to avoid dwelling on the past.
To avoid dwelling on the past, it might be helpful to consider what lessons can be drawn from the situation and to make a plan to prevent any repetition of the same mistakes. It could also be beneficial to think of different ways to improve your current situation, or to write a list of the lessons you have learned.
In the aftermath of a challenging event, it is important to find the strength to move forward and take action.
Perhaps it would be helpful to allow time to heal the wound.
It is possible that past wounds may resurface at certain times and cause distress to the person in question. In such cases, it may be helpful to allow sufficient time and space for the matter to subside.
It is possible that, with the passage of time and a change in perspective, you may come to understand the reasons behind their hurtful words. When faced with past hurts, it is important to respond calmly and allow time to heal. With time, the original poster may also come to see things differently.
In the face of harm, it is important to take care of yourself, work hard to strengthen yourself, and show those who have hurt you that their actions have minimal impact on you. Otherwise, it may lead to feelings of complacency and happiness within them.
As the saying goes, those who do evil have few supporters, while those who do good have many. It is often the case that those who infringe on the interests of others do not last long. As Hanshan said, "Ten years from now, what will become of him?"
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It is my sincere hope that my answer will be of some assistance to the questioner.
Comments
I can't believe I agreed to the mediation, feeling pressured and just wanting it all to end. It's frustrating knowing I had solid proof while they had nothing but empty accusations.
Looking back, I feel like I rushed into agreeing with the mediation without fully considering my strong position. The other side had no evidence yet managed to push me into a corner emotionally.
It's really disappointing how the situation turned out. Despite having all the evidence on my side, I ended up settling for much less due to their relentless pressure and emotional manipulation tactics.
At first, I thought the mediator was being fair when he defended me against their pressure. Now, I wonder if his real motive was to close the case quickly to meet his own targets. It makes me question everything that happened.
Their sudden change in attitude from hostility to pleading caught me off guard and played into my decisionmaking. I wish I had stayed firm and not let personal sentiments interfere with what could have been a more favorable outcome.