THE MIRROR OF ILLUSION

Have you ever heard the term, when one finger points out at another, three are pointing back at you?

My personal spiritual belief is that we are all a part of the whole, and a piece of the spirit resides in us all, so everything and everyone is like a piece of me, out there for me to observe.

Since my philosophy is about self reflection, growth and change, I believe that everyone we come into contact with is a Mirror, reflecting back to us a piece of who we are..... Scary huh?

However, we are quick to see the negative behavior in others, and judge them, it is also important to see the beauty in others and find that  beauty in you too.

This takes criticizing and judging others to an observation level. Then turning it back on the self, no longer are we trying to change others, our focus is being a better you.

 For instance, lets say there is a hurried and rude person in line at the bank. Complaining all the while about having to wait and how slow the lines are. Our first thought is to think, how rude and annoying! Then we say, well, I did that recently, at the grocery store, taking it out on the cashier.

It is very unpleasant to see your own behavior in others, but, by taking responsibility, and trying to apply it to our daily existance we see how unfair and unattractive it  is for others in our life to deal with our bad behavior.

We must also see the beauty in others and find that beauty in ourself. I observed a friend, who is very thoughtful. It seems natural for them to remember birthdays, remember things you told them and have them check in to see if it turned out alright. By turning that observation within, we see that that is not easy to be thoughtful, it takes organization, and lack of ego. Comitting to be present and focused on the needs of others and bringing them nurturing and comfort.

How can I be more like that? How am I consumed with myself  instead of being of service to others? Seems like a small gesture, but as you see, it is not.

Find the beauty in yourself. Change the things you do not like, and find the beauty way.

By changing you, you change everyone around you.

 
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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