I like Reading the Daily Om because it always helps me put my feet on the ground and also because it makes me take some time to think of the people I love: my family, my friends, my colleagues and my students.
Today I read this page on Reflections of Self , I´ll share it because I am absolutely sure that becoming the person I am with assets and flaws is in great extent a result of all the people I have met along my life. And my life as it is now is the best place I can be.
"When we look at
other people, we see many of their qualities in innumerable and seemingly
random combinations. However, the qualities that we see in the people around us
are directly related to the traits that exist in us. “Like attracts like” is
one of the spiritual laws of the universe. We attract individuals into our
lives that mirror who we are.
When you see beauty, divinity,
sweetness, or light in the soul of another, you are seeing the goodness that
resides in your soul. When you see traits in others that evoke feelings of
anger, annoyance, or hatred, you may be seeing reflected back at you those
parts of yourself that you have disowned or do not like.
Because we are all mirrors for each other, looking at the people in your life can tell you a lot about yourself. Who you are can be laid bare to you through what you see in others. It is easy to see the traits you do not like in others. It is much more difficult to realize that you possess those same traits. Often, the habits, attitudes, and behaviors of others are closely linked to our unconscious and unresolved issues.
When you come into contact with someone you admire, search your soul for similarly admirable traits. Likewise, when you meet someone exhibiting traits that you dislike, accept that you are looking at your reflection. Looking at yourself through your perception of others can be a humbling and eye-opening experience. You can also cultivate in you the traits and behaviors that you do like.
Because we are all mirrors for each other, looking at the people in your life can tell you a lot about yourself. Who you are can be laid bare to you through what you see in others. It is easy to see the traits you do not like in others. It is much more difficult to realize that you possess those same traits. Often, the habits, attitudes, and behaviors of others are closely linked to our unconscious and unresolved issues.
When you come into contact with someone you admire, search your soul for similarly admirable traits. Likewise, when you meet someone exhibiting traits that you dislike, accept that you are looking at your reflection. Looking at yourself through your perception of others can be a humbling and eye-opening experience. You can also cultivate in you the traits and behaviors that you do like.
Be loving and respectful to all people, and you will attract individuals
that will love and respect you back. Nurture compassion and empathy and let the
goodness you see in others be your mirror".
