Scientists say that we hate
Because other people reflect us.
We see something in them
That's in ourselves and causes us fuss
Because that trait that's in our souls
Is one which causes us alarm,
Something that we dislike
And makes us cause emotional harm.
We look at others, see a flaw
Which starts to niggle away at us
All these things like greed and anger,
Impatience, nosiness and lust.
These things that annoy us are presented
Through ourselves under our collective nose
Then we get angry, mean and spiteful.
Well, that's how the theory goes.
It's turning into quite a problem,
But there's a way to combat it;
Make a list of folks you hate
And why you hate them, then just sit.
Sit in front of your mirror
Take a beady, critical eye
And if you look close enough,
Examine yourself and don't be shy,
You will see those things in others
That constantly get on your goat
Are there in you and annoy you also,
We're almost all the way through this note.
Once you identify these habits
Which have caused both you and them pain
You can get over these petty grievances
And we shall all be friends again.
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Comments & Feedback (31)
It's so true. Everything I hate about others is just the same things I hate about myself. That's why I get disappointed when others can't handle themselves the same way I can. I think to myself, why? Why do they act these things out? Why don't they just chillπ
This is so true, I still remember the day this clicked in my head, very wise and a very good message to repost.ππβ
@smellyfingers aye I dug it up from the old graveyard in the village π hehe thank you sir and for the repost π
@naaviie yup any intelligence I have is down to my mass consumption of brains hehe π and you're starting to talk like me you wee cutie haha
You must be bringing out my old Scottish roots lass! ππ get me some (veggie) haggis and my bagpipes! Rabbie Burns and chips! ππ please don't eat brains, that is yucky and I'm scared of zombies π
@naaviie hehe ok I'll stop I'm pretty sure they're bad for you π och aye wee lassie bagpipes and all
So.... Squishy!!! Ew! π² besides, if you eat too much your head will swell and ruin your pretty little face π Och aye indeedy!
@naaviie not my face!!! π±π±π±π± ok I'm going vegan haha no I couldn't do that brains are off the menu then
This is fab my lovely...so very true...treat others as you yourself want to be treated...great stuff:):)
Please can you see my oldest Opuss? (I only have three so it shouldn't be too hard to find!) i really need question ideas! Thank you!
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