There is something fascinating about the internet.
It gives everyone a voice — and unfortunately, it also gives everyone a megaphone.
When you step into public work — whether as an author, teacher, spiritual practitioner, or content creator — you will encounter criticism. Some of it is valid. Some of it is constructive. And some of it… is pure noise.
Over the years, I have learned a powerful truth:
If someone feels I’ve spoken out of line, I welcome an educated conversation.
Truly.
If I am wrong, educate me.
If I have blind spots, show me.
If there is nuance I’ve missed, let’s discuss it like adults.
But what I’ve discovered is that many people don’t actually want dialogue. They want dominance. They want argument. They want reaction.
And when you offer them an intelligent exchange instead of emotional fuel, they often lose interest — or grow louder.
One of the most hilarious comments I’ve ever received was:
“I don’t need to know you. I’m a reader.”
The irony.
Claiming intuitive authority while refusing conversation is not insight — it’s ego dressed in mysticism.
People will insist they “know” you better than you know yourself.
They will project their wounds, assumptions, and unresolved narratives onto you.
But here’s the truth:
No one knows your intentions better than you.
No one knows your lived experience better than you.
And strangers on the internet certainly do not have psychic access to your inner world.
Trolls thrive on reaction.
They are not seeking understanding.
They are seeking attention.
An educated conversation requires vulnerability, curiosity, and humility.
An argument only requires adrenaline.
When you respond calmly and invite dialogue, you remove the reward structure. And without reward, most trolls fade away.
Ignoring is not weakness.
It is strategy.
As spiritual practitioners — especially those of us who are energetically sensitive — engagement is not just mental. It is energetic.
Every argument is an energetic cord.
Every reactive comment is a leak in your spiritual boundary.
You must ask yourself:
Is this conversation productive?
Is this person teachable?
Is this exchange aligned with my purpose?
If the answer is no, silence becomes sacred.
There is a difference between:
- Being corrected
- Being attacked
One invites growth.
The other invites chaos.
Discernment is key. If someone approaches you with respect and sincere curiosity, listen. Growth is part of wisdom.
But if someone approaches you with hostility masked as righteousness, understand this:
You are not obligated to entertain them.
The internet has created the illusion that everyone deserves your response.
They don’t.
Access to your time, your energy, your attention — that is earned.
Especially when your work involves spirituality, healing, or education. Your nervous system and your energetic field matter.
You do not have to defend your existence.
You do not have to debate your lived experience.
You do not have to convince strangers of your integrity.
People will always claim they “know” you.
They will always have opinions.
They will always find something to critique.
Let them.
Your responsibility is not to be universally approved.
Your responsibility is to be aligned.
If someone truly wants education, they will engage in conversation.
If they want argument, they will reveal it quickly.
Learn to discern.
Learn to disengage.
Learn to protect your peace.
And most importantly —
Keep speaking.
The right people are listening.
