Reminder of Himself

It’s common to see parts of ourselves in the people around us. When you find parts of yourself that you recognize in others, it may be a welcome realization or an unwanted one. For example, if you are someone who can be very comeptitive, when you meet someone who is also competitive, it may make you like that person more, or want to not spend time with them. We may even subconsciously surround ourselves with people who hold similar values and parts as we do. When it comes to family, it’s also very natural to see parts of yourself in your own children or parents, and to be reminded of ourselves in them. And those reminders can bring you delight, or shame, or anywhere in between. Are there any hidden and ignored parts of you that bring you a lot of shame when you see it in your own family? When that shame comes up, how does it impact how you treat that person? Are you treating them for the person that they are, or are you reacting to the part of them that brings you a lot of shame? When you are reminded of hidden parts of yourself, how do you react?

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