“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are”
Anais Nin
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?
Find Your Middle Ground 
So true. We are works in progress. 🙂
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Indeed Suz 🙂
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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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Great point Nancy 🙂
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Yes.
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“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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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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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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Ah yes … its all a reflection Diana.
You are magnificent 🙂
xo
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Aww shucks, thanks Val. The feeling is mutual! ❤
Diana xo
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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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I love seeing the way you reflect, Val.
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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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It does make the mind go round in loops when we delve in here Tiny. The ego doesn’t like looking at parts of itself that is less than it would like to be.
Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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So true Val.
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Beautiful and so true.
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Thank you for your kind words!
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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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Thank you Karen, I love this perspective. 🙂
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This makes so much sense out of life.
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Agreed Colleen … otherwise it would be non-sense!
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Ah. Well played Val. 😉
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You make the profound simple Val; it is a gift you have. H ❤
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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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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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“What we see is based on US” is a perfect summary Kate! Of course, I enjoy others who summarize like I do 😉
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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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We are all work in progress and nobody is perfect. Great post Val. Enjoy every day of the week. ❤
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I so agree with you. Thank you Rekhaaa for stopping by 🙂
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My pleasure. I love your blog val.
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I love Anaïs Nin, too… 🙂
https://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/nous-ne-voyons-pas-les-choses-comme-elles-sont-mais-comme-nous-sommes-anais-nin/
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