The Savvy Snippet: A Lesson in Projection
August 25th, 2008 by Cristina Favreau
There is a powerful projection exercise I take Out of the Box Self-Coaching Workbook clients through, teaching the importance of what others can reveal about our own personality. Hess touches on it in today’s quote.
If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us. — Hermann Hess
Hess certainly nails human nature down in this harsh truth.
OK, so “hate” is a strong word. If it makes you feel better, replace it with a reaction of annoyance, disgust, dislike, or a wanting to be somewhere else.
Think of three people who create this reaction in you. Be honest with yourself. Take the time to process feelings that arise, without judgment. Come up with at least one lesson each of these people can teach you about yourself.
Any insights?
