According to legend, a very angry man interrupted one of the Buddha’s lectures and proceeded to verbally abuse him.  Buddha waited for the man to finish his tirade, then asked, “If a man offered a gift to another but the gift was declined, to whom would the gift belong?”  The man replied, “To the one who offered it.”  Buddha responded, “Then I decline your abuse and request you keep it for yourself.”

An affirmation:

I decline all abusive behaviors.  I love myself, and I am loved and respected by others.