Happy Digging!

Did you know that the things you dislike in others are aspects of yourself you are trying to deny?

It took me a while to understand this Truth. And sometimes, I still can't seem to wrap my head around it.

For example, I used to be super controlling with friends I would collaborate with on dance projects. I would yell, lose my temper, and go off in a very aggressive manner.

It was not my finest moment. Yet through a series of events, it finally hit me. If more than one person is telling you to your face, not behind your back because that doesn't count, you're being a certain way, then maybe there's some truth to it.

Trust me, it was extremely challenging to look in the mirror at my shortcomings. And to be honest, it still doesn't feel good, but that's where the growth lies.

That being said, I did a ton of emotional, mental, and spiritual work to turn things around. As a result, I learned how to have patience, speak respectfully, and go with the flow.

So now, when I see people controlling others, it does not sit well with me. I want to lash out at the ones trying to control things. Now isn't that funny?

That part of me I continue to work on is still a sensitive part of my personality. I'm still working through the need NOT to be controlling. So when I see it in others, it's like a reminder, "Don't be like that. Now go over there and control the situation and let them know they can't act like that. I'll show them." lol

As you can see, being a human, our inner work is never done.

Yet we can take advantage of understanding how to become aware of our own pitfalls. The way to do that is to notice what you don't like in the other person and then ask yourself, "Where in my personality am I being like that?"

You'll be surprised what comes up. Trust me, there's something there. 

Happy digging!

With lots of LOVE,
Teresa

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