Tests that bring out the best and worst in us

Speaking with someone dear to me the other day it came to my attention the cycle we are in and often unaware.

She was quite upset with her partner who she said had no compassion in her time of need.

So annoyed by this, she failed to notice that he himself had his own need for compassion.

She had always prided herself on her compassion however her annoyed state led her to behave and speak in a non compassionate way.

Quite often how you describe yourself is not always reflected in the way you live.

Like others, your personal qualities are actioned along a continuum from sometimes you do sometimes you don’t, sometimes it’s more sometimes it’s less.

Tests in life from times, situations and people of difficulty, difference or dislike present regularly and it is through these that insights and awareness emerge.

Ask yourself the question when or what brings out the best and worst in you?

This is not to judge or criticise rather help you recognise the sameness and common patterns possible for each of us as human beings.

It may help you to lighten up, not be so harsh on yourself or others and live more in accordance with what is actually important and of value to you.

So take the time to observe the impact of challenge on your own ability to love, show compassion, kindness and be yourself.

Something to think about…