What You Want From Others You Need From You
Understanding this simple truth can empower you
If you’re on a spiritual development path like me, you might contemplate how best to fulfill your wishes and meet your goals. Perhaps you even strive to reduce your desires, understanding that not having too many can make life easier.
Many spiritual teachings tell us that wanting things promotes dissatisfaction, while others aim to provide us with tools to help us meet our needs successfully. Which idea is right for you depends on your beliefs, but one thing I know for sure is that our desires show us something important about ourselves.
Our relationships aren’t always meant to give us what we want
I spent years thinking that my relationships should be wellsprings of positivity that fed my innate requirements for qualities like love, understanding, and compassion.
Sometimes, I struck gold. A relationship delivered my wishes! Other times, though, I was disappointed. A relationship fell short of my expectations, providing more challenges than nurturing qualities that fed my soul.
I later understood that much learning comes from not getting my perceived needs and wishes met through relationships. Life lessons can feel negative…
