Have you ever noticed that other people often act as our personal reflection? That is those we admire are demonstrating traits we ourselves have.
Consider for a moment how that statement might be true. Who do you admire, and how may you share positive traits with them?
Of course the same can be said for those who frustrate and annoy us. How might the 'annoying' trait that someone demonstrates also be a trait you yourself have? Not so easy to accept I know, and yet often very true.
Sometimes, however, our annoyance can arise from a desire to be more like the other person. For example selfishness may be something we need to embrace, and do more of rather than less of. Someone demonstrating selfishness will annoy and frustrate us therefore, because a part of us would like to be more like them.
Just something to think about next time you admire or get frustrated with another - ie what is your judgement of the other person telling you about yourself.
Of course the same can be said for those who frustrate and annoy us. How might the 'annoying' trait that someone demonstrates also be a trait you yourself have? Not so easy to accept I know, and yet often very true.
Sometimes, however, our annoyance can arise from a desire to be more like the other person. For example selfishness may be something we need to embrace, and do more of rather than less of. Someone demonstrating selfishness will annoy and frustrate us therefore, because a part of us would like to be more like them.
Just something to think about next time you admire or get frustrated with another - ie what is your judgement of the other person telling you about yourself.
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