We’ve all heard the saying that some people can bring out the worst or the best in us, depending on who they are. As well, what might initially be character traits that attract us to an individual can soon turn into what annoys us most about them!
This happens because in the beginning it is easy to shine the light of goodness on someone when we have no disappointments or judgments. But over time, through broken expectations & numerous disappointments we start to shine the light of judgment upon them instead. The end result is that we loose the feeling of being uplifted when we think about that individual.
Shining the light of goodness for others is easily demonstrated with children. For some reason, it is more natural to hold children in the light of innocence. This is why, as parents, children can seem to do no wrong and they are able to hold their children in the highest of esteem. In some cases, a parent continues to hold this light for their children in spite of them maturing into an adult.
But why can’t we hold this same space for others? Why is it so incredibly hard to shine that same light on everyone in our lives?
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