In Buddhism observation by itself is not disparagement. Observation becomes disparagement only when the observing mind contains a disparaging intention — contempt, belittlement, ridicule, or a desire to diminish someone.
When harmony is nourished within, your peace becomes rooted like an ancient tree, requiring nothing from the outside world to stand firm. If your tranquility soley depends on external winds, it will always be tossed by the storm.
But yeah, they started going to my gym since mid last year (I assume out of spite because that's who they are) and it's just started getting to me again.
TIhis feels like such a major milestone to me, I never pictured myself making it this far yet here we are. What do you wish you'd known when you were my age? turned 16 today! What advice do you have for me?