In every small interaction with people, we can learn about ourselves. Everything is a reflection of us and is filtered through our perception. If we interact with someone and notice something about them, it is often what needs to be brought to our attention. For example, if our interaction with someone brings up feelings of resistance, that resistance is simply reflecting an aspect of ourselves that has not yet been healed.
Another reaction we might have is anger. This anger is not necessarily about the other person; it is simply what we have inside and choose to express. The bitter truth is that if we never question our actions and responses, that is how we will live our entire lives. We remain deeply asleep and do not change much, with the blame always falling on others.
It is a sad state because it means we see ourselves as victims of our circumstances. In reality, we are the creators and deciders of our lives. We have the ability to change, and it starts with simply being a better observer of the world. By interacting with people around us and being aware of what comes up, we can learn valuable lessons.
Sometimes we may react very strongly to something or someone. This is a clear message that some healing needs to be done. There may have been a previous experience that triggers this reaction in the present moment. With awareness, we can confront our usual responses and move towards a more enlightened and aware version of ourselves.
When interacting with others, observe the nature of those interactions. If they are loving and harmonious, be happy for it. If they are not, that is where the greater lesson lies. This principle also applies to what we think of others. The advice we want to give others is often the very thing we need to hear ourselves. The other person is just a mirror for us.
Have you ever noticed that we often encounter people who are somehow similar to us? We discover strengths or weaknesses in them that we also possess. Our vibrational reality aligns with theirs, which is how our paths have crossed. For example, if you meet someone who is very clumsy and often drops things, you may see this person with compassion because you recognize the same trait in yourself. However, the lesson begins when you observe their behavior and listen to their words. If they say, “This always happens to me; everything falls down,” you clearly observe that their thoughts are creating their reality.
Now, reflect on where you have programmed yourself to behave in a similar way. Where did you start to believe that this is who you are? Clumsiness can be changed, but it requires challenging false beliefs and raising awareness over them.
Every day, we are gifted with opportunities to learn and evolve into our best versions. The speed of this change depends on how willing we are to learn and seek the lessons that are always available in abundance.
I invite you to decide today to see the world differently, through the eyes of a spiritual seeker who strives to learn and see the truth. We have the power to create meaning in our lives and become better versions of ourselves.
May God bless you abundantly on the journey ahead.
With love, light, and power,
The Spiritual Approach