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* Reflections

by Val Boyko
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“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are”
Anais Nin

reflections

Everything we see is a reflection of ourselves.

We can only see in others that which we have knowledge of, based on our own experience.

What we admire and love most in others is a reflection of the parts of ourselves we may not have fully acknowledged or expressed.

… We are beautiful and magnificent ❤

What we dislike most in others is a reflection of the parts of ourselves we may not have fully acknowledged or integrated.

… We are works in progress learning and growing through each encounter ❤

Are you ready to embrace all that you see as a reflection of  you?

31 comments on “* Reflections”

  1. suzicate
    March 1, 2015

    So true. We are works in progress. 🙂

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  2. nrhatch
    March 1, 2015

    That Anais Nin quote has long been a favorite. We see the world behind our eyes. When we are full of gratitude, we see things to add to that gratitude. When we are feeling “sour,” life appears sour to us.

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  4. David Kanigan
    March 1, 2015

    “What we dislike most in others is a reflection of the parts of ourselves we may not have fully acknowledged or integrated.” This, Val, has me thinking…

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    • Val Boyko
      March 2, 2015

      It can be powerful David. Especially when our ego shrivels at the thought. Asking the question “How am I that” can open up new insights into our very human shadow side …

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  5. dianasschwenk
    March 1, 2015

    I’ve always been aware that when people bug me, I’ve probably got that same quality, but I never thought of it the other way. When I admire people, there may be a quality within me that I haven’t expressed. I like that Val! ❤
    Diana xo

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  6. Paul Handover
    March 1, 2015

    Great post. And, of course, so closely aligned to not being able to like (and love) others until one likes (and loves) oneself! Easier said than done!

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  7. Ann Koplow
    March 1, 2015

    I love seeing the way you reflect, Val.

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  8. Tiny
    March 1, 2015

    Thought-provoking! Will need to go a bit deeper into this and look at my likes and dislikes…but I definitely like what I see here on your blog 🙂

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  9. dilipnaidu
    March 1, 2015

    Beautiful and so true.

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  10. Healing Grief
    March 2, 2015

    The life we create really is a reflection of how we see ourselves in this world. Everytime I shift a belief in me, so does the world around me and how others see me and treat me. Love the quote Val 🙂 This is so true.

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  11. Chatter Master
    March 2, 2015

    This makes so much sense out of life.

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  12. Hariod Brawn
    March 2, 2015

    You make the profound simple Val; it is a gift you have. H ❤

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    • Val Boyko
      March 2, 2015

      Thank you Hariod. This really does take us as deep as we are ready to go. I so appreciate you being part of the journey into profound simplicity 🙂

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  13. Kate @ Did That Just Happen?
    March 2, 2015

    This one falls along in my current life journey, and realizing and letting go of the assumptions I bring to the table, because it is painfully true! What we see is based on US! Great reminder for my Monday morning!

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  14. Carrie Cannady
    March 2, 2015

    One of my favorite quotes…it reminds me of the mirrors that are all around me in all of the people in my life. Blessings to you, dear Val. ❤

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  15. Rekhaaa
    March 3, 2015

    We are all work in progress and nobody is perfect. Great post Val. Enjoy every day of the week. ❤

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