Being willing to change is often easier than doing it.
One of the biggest changes most of us need to make is learning to let others be who they are, regardless of who we want them to be.
Most of us think our lives would be far smoother and more productive if only other people lived up to our standards.
How wrong we are!
If we could change others as we wish, we would live far less enlightened lives.
In fact, we discover opportunities for personal development in our interactions with the men and women who frustrate us so.
The irony is that we wish they'd change, but if they did, we wouldn't experience the growth we need.
I will enhance my growth today by letting others be who they are and working on myself.
3 comments:
Very good stuff. Gotta try to put this into practice. It's one of those things I know I need to do, but forget from day to day life. Wonderful reminder.
Thanks Fairy, Thanks Mel.
Peace.
"If we could change others as we wish, we would live far less enlightened lives."
OMG...how TRUE!
This is a great one for me to hear!
Thanks, Mel!
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and it's necessary to interpret communication of feelings/needs as simply what they are and not a desire to change me.
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