What is it that makes me so critical of others? I was taught in recovery that what I see in others is actually a reflection of what I see in myself. I don’t blindly accept this as fact but rather something to be aware of and contemplate when I find myself in judgement.
Or is it simply easier to focus on the shortcomings of others when I don’t want to see my own? When I’m uncomfortable, when emotions such as fear start coming to the surface, it is much easier to feel irritation and anger. Inevitably that is directed towards others. Projecting onto others is much easier than feeling emotions inside.
Seeing the faults in others is a perfect distraction from seeing my own.
It’s always them