Juliana Evans: I Won't Hold Grudges if Kindness is Met with Hurt
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Juliana Evans shared her mature outlook on life, stating she no longer takes others' actions or attitudes personally.
- She emphasizes focusing on family, career, and respectful relationships, choosing to move forward without holding grudges.
- Evans believes in distancing herself from those who hurt her, trusting divine wisdom rather than seeking revenge or using social media for passive aggression.
Kuala Lumpur: Actress and host Che Puan Juliana Evans has embraced a more mature phase of life, choosing not to dwell on the attitudes or treatment of others. Life experiences have taught her the value of inner peace and the importance of genuine, mutually respectful relationships.
I've reached a stage where I no longer take people's silences or changes personally. People come and go, and I accept that with an open heart. My focus is now on family, career, and relationships built on mutual respect, sincerity, and without coercion. I wish everyone well and choose to move forward without looking back.
"I've reached a stage where I no longer take people's silences or changes personally," Evans stated on Threads. "People come and go, and I accept that with an open heart. My focus is now on family, career, and relationships built on mutual respect, sincerity, and without coercion. I wish everyone well and choose to move forward without looking back."
When addressing how she deals with individuals who have caused her pain, Evans expressed her disbelief in revenge or harboring negative feelings. "One of my greatest strengths is knowing when to distance myself. If I've shown kindness to someone and they choose to inflict hurt, I won't retaliate or hold a grudge. I also dislike using sarcasm or veiled social media messages to express disappointment. I prefer to create distance and leave everything to God, believing there's wisdom in every situation."
One of my greatest strengths is knowing when to distance myself. If I've shown kindness to someone and they choose to inflict hurt, I won't retaliate or hold a grudge. I also dislike using sarcasm or veiled social media messages to express disappointment. I prefer to create distance and leave everything to God, believing there's wisdom in every situation.
The actress added that protecting her peace doesn't require lengthy explanations or prolonged conflict. "I've learned that safeguarding my tranquility doesn't necessitate arguments, announcements, or explanations to anyone. Sometimes, the most powerful response is to calmly choose silence and distance. This applies to everyone, even family members. The boundaries I set aren't meant to punish but to preserve my emotional well-being and peace," she said.
I've learned that safeguarding my tranquility doesn't necessitate arguments, announcements, or explanations to anyone. Sometimes, the most powerful response is to calmly choose silence and distance. This applies to everyone, even family members. The boundaries I set aren't meant to punish but to preserve my emotional well-being and peace.
Evans hopes individuals will respect others' decisions to protect their personal space and mental health without questioning them. "Ultimately, peace is invaluable. When we learn to cherish it, we also learn to choose who and what deserves a place in our lives," she concluded.
Ultimately, peace is invaluable. When we learn to cherish it, we also learn to choose who and what deserves a place in our lives.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.