Self Management

It is only in our relationships that we can truly know ourselves. We are a
mirror for each other. What we give to others at the level of our thoughts,
feelings and attitudes is what we give to ourselves, and will finally come
back from others. Our relationships are the real workshop, classroom,
learning laboratory of our life. Relationship is not simply getting along
with others, it is about understanding, building, nourishing and caring.
Every interaction carries a lesson. Take one relationship, look at it,
explore it and ask yourself what does it tell you about yourself and your
life so far. Let your relationships reveal you to yourself. As you do you
will naturally learn what makes relationships work, or not work, as the case
may be! And the more you get to know yourself in the mirror of your
relationships the more easily you will be able to understand others.


Who is one person who is close to you and one person who is not so close? Now
reflect (think) on each relationship and write down what each of these
people seems to bring out in you when you are with them. What part of your
self would you want to see more developed in each of these relationships
e.g. humour, patience, humility (egolessness) etc.? What will you do today
to develop these aspects of your personality?