If you were defined in any way, you heard nonsense, irrational comments, and pretend talk.
No one can take away your freedom to define yourself. Self-definition is the gift of consciousness. The moment you think of the abusive comment, focus on this affirmation because you truly are self-defining and so you will not entertain the comment for a moment longer.
If you happen to be in the presence of someone who negatively defines you, it is okay to laugh at his or her irrational behavior.
— Patricia Evans, Victory Over Verbal Abuse, p. 98
Photo: Ross Castle, Ireland, July 2001