India, Sept. 13 -- People often criticise your work, and you keep thinking about it all day. A friend says something that bothers you, and you replay the conversation at night. Even a stranger's remark on social media can stay in your mind longer than you want.

Sadhguru looks at this question in a recent audio on the Isha Foundation website, where he explores why other people's opinions can affect you. His perspective points to a simple spiritual question: How much of your experience are you allowing other people to decide for you?

From a spiritual perspective, Sadhguru asks you to look at your own involvement with these opinions rather than simply blaming the person who criticised you. You cannot control what someone says. You can, how...