Understanding Others

We can understand others when we learn to understand our own self. This is because we see a reflection of our own self in others. If we are the suspicious sort, we will see others' actions with suspicion, imputing motives where probably none exist. An innocent child trusts since he or she is guileless. If we understand and accept our own selves we can accept others as they are. We must see ourselves as a whole, warts and all. We must be open and frank with our own self.