To be human is to find ourselves entangled in the intricate web of human interaction, navigating a landscape of emotions and reactions. In some of these interactions, we may feel triggered, frustrated, or even angry. However, these very moments can be transformed into opportunities for profound self-discovery.
Every human around us, is a catalyst for our own evolution. When we are triggered by a person it is because that trigger already exists within us and we get to ask the question, “why am I not free from this? Why are my thoughts and emotions hijacked by what this person says or does?”
Your life is easier when you realise that the humans around you are all reacting from their OWN wounds, it’s not personal. And that your only job is to heal YOUR wounds and triggers, that are so clearly pointed out to you when the words or actions of someone else controls your emotional state.
Let EVERYONE be your teacher.
“We discover ourselves through others.” – Carl Jung
“We meet ourselves time and again in a thousand disguises on the path of life.” – Carl Jung
“Everyone you meet knows something you don’t know but need to know. Learn from them.” – Carl Jung
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – Carl Jung
The wisdom of ancient teachings and modern psychology converges on a powerful truth: every person we encounter is, in essence, a mirror pointing out to us our own inner landscape. Each interaction becomes a canvas upon which our own subconscious patterns, fears, and desires are projected.
The more we cultivate self-awareness, the more we can detach from our own reactive patterns and respond with compassion and understanding.
Today’s meditation is called Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation technique, which offers a profound way of cultivating compassion and interconnectedness. Through this practice, we learn to embrace the suffering of others as a part of the collective human experience, transforming it into a source of healing and liberation.
Mantras for Self-Reflection:
- Embrace the Mirror: When triggered, pause and ask, “Why is my attention captured by this? Why am I not free from this?”
- Cultivate Compassion: Remember that everyone is doing their best, even when it seems otherwise.
- Seek the Lesson: In every encounter, there’s a valuable lesson waiting to be discovered.
- Practice Non-Judgement: Release the need to control others and focus on your own growth.
- Embrace Imperfection: Accept yourself and others as they are.
In essence, every interaction is a chance to learn and evolve. By recognizing that everyone is fighting their own battles, we can extend empathy and forgiveness, even to those who may have caused us pain. This is a reminder to love, even when we don’t agree.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Tonglen.