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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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DanielChristensen

I find that what bothers us about others is sometimes a reflection of our personal issues. People are mirrors of ourselves, to us. I agree with what you are saying, don't let it bother you. Sometimes that means walking apart from someone, being irritated or offended is only human, as you and Kasiyat were saying below. Namaste ladies :)

ethereal · F

Yes, sometimes it is a reflection of our own issues, and sometimes it is just the repetition of the same patterns and then being unable to accept that they aren't ever going to change no matter how much i change or no matter how much i keep doing everything. It's an endless loop. Walking away is not an option yet, so i have to remind myself again and again, that it is only human to feel that way, to let them be the way they are and accept them with their flaws. Namaste :)

DanielChristensen

They say forgiveness is divine, so too is acceptance, I suppose. I wrote last night on my fb about it.. In meditation our teacher occasionally talks of the near enemies in Buddhism. He hasn't mentioned this one, but I find a near enemy relationship between complacency and acceptance. One has to be alright with being unwell sometimes and other times must strive for wellness. Situation appropriate decisions.

ethereal · F

Yes, every situation demands a different decision, and also not reacting to it every time...sometimes i give in and react, sometimes i pause and try to accept it the same moment. Every time it's different. A near enemy relationship...i don't know about that, but i'd rather not name any relationship as enemy, even if it's an abusive one coz then my mind becomes prejudiced. So i try seeing them as a human being first, instead of any kind relationship, that helps me accept them and the patterns. But i easily tend to forget it in the moment, sometimes i do remember, though mostly my own past patterns spring up and i react. it's when in introspection that i'm able to accept and let it go. :)

DanielChristensen

Near enemy relationship between complacency and acceptance, not a relationship between peoples. :P

ethereal · F

Ohh.. lol okay now i get it :D