Throw a bunch of
people together in a room and then shut the door and it’s a sure bet that there
will be a few personality conflicts. We all know someone with whom we don’t
feel a real affinity, but what I’m talking about are those individuals that
irritate us like fingernails screeching across a chalkboard. You know, that
person who doesn’t seem to have a conscious grasp on how they throw their
energy around or has no filter regarding what comes out of their mouth?
Though the point
is, we all come from very different experiences and those experiences – for
better or worse – shape who we are. Understanding this can help you gain a
little empathy and tolerance when you come across somebody that may not align
with you energetically.
I know whenever I feel
someone “getting under my skin” I try to take a step back and figure out why. Oftentimes
I find that I have an underlying judgment about what is “acceptable” behavior.
But really, who am I to judge? Ahhh, trying to stay conscious is so much work…
At the end of the
day (unless confronted by a blatantly abusive a-hole) everyone has a right to
let their freak flag fly in their own special way. If their flag flaps a little
too much for your particular taste then you probably want to figure out why
that is, or keep your interaction to a minimum.
Unfurling my flag
and waving it high…
With Love.
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Q: How can we better tolerate those whose
personalities we may find irritating?
A:
It is to understand that each of you
carry a reality that is based on the perspective of life experience, cultural
etiquette, and ancestral cellular lineage.
To understand this is to value the differences of another and embrace
what unique energy each individual brings to the collective whole. Each truly sees a different world, even those
with similar traits.
It is to honor one another for your
differences while honoring the self through adhering to healthy boundaries.
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Thanks &
Blessings!
