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 deserve.
2 comments:
This is such a true post! So many times I have found myself saying, "ugh if only they could change to be what I know they can be" but the problem is then they wouldnt be them. I know I have grown and learned from some of the most frustrating people in my life its just hard to see that when you are struggling to get through the frustration.
"The irony is that we wish they'd change, but if they did, we wouldn't experience the growth we deserve."
This is so true, Mel!
We learn so much about OURSELVES through this, don't we?
If others change, it must because they desire it; not because WE want them to.
Thanks for the reminder, dear lady!
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