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I Am Introspective

Time and time again, you notice the same pattern in some people. So why does it still bother you? If they can't see it, if they don't want to see it, what is there to do? Nothing.
Let them be as they are. Why even try to change them if they don't even want to see or change.
Just don't let their patterns disturb you.

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kasiyat

The disturbance that other's behavior causes within is more intolerable than the behavior itself. I just don't understand how it is possible to not be disturbed at all. I have stopped worrying about it and i am now believing that it's only human to feel hurt. To me, the best we can do is tend to out wounds and not be worried that we are being wounded and we shouldn't have been.

ethereal · F

Yes, your words are now reminding me of a quote by Pema Chodron...something like, when your heart is wounded by an arrow, you should tend the wound and not the one who shot.
Thanks, I'll have to remember this.

kasiyat

That sounds sensible to me now. You know what... In all these years of my "wanting to be spiritual" quest, i am now at a threshold that's leading me to believe that it is OK and perfectly OK to be human. That we don't have to aim to be superhuman. I have found more at home surg myself by accepting the fact that it's ok to have flaws and to be mad at things, it's all about embracing oneself, maybe it's all about balance... All year things in saying is what I'm currently feeling...from experience. I think experience teaches us more than any word, book or anything else.

ethereal · F

I agree. Even I've come to terms with being a human first, all the emotions, feelings and even the hurt and even the past. It really is ok and in fact, all these flaws and imperfections is what makes this life experience beautiful in a way. It's just difficult when people around us expect a lot wanting us to be superhuman. I'm very much content being a human, with all the good n bad, I've come to terms with it..now just learning to be able to deal with people.

kasiyat

You're wise enough. And yes, expectations are hard to deal with. Sometimes, there are no common roads we all can travel on. Because our beliefs conflict and we have to take separate ways.
I find dealing with some people very difficult. It's like you must travel their way or the highway. Lol. And sometimes, it's manipulative too. You know but can't do anything about it. Tough choice.
Anyway, i wish you strength and inner peace. :)

ethereal · F

I wish you the same. :)