Coping with People You Dislike

Coping with People You Dislike Your aversion to some people may actually be your response to fear that specific qualities you see in them also exist within you. As much as most of us wish we could exist in harmony with the people we encounter throughout our lives, there will always be individuals we dislike. Some simply rub us the wrong way while others strike us as deliberately unaware. We may judge others as too mean or abrasive for us to interact with them comfortably. Yet no person should be deemed a villain because their beliefs, opinions, mannerisms, and mode of being are not compatible with your own. You need not embrace the rough traits they have chosen to embody. There may be times in which the best course of action involves distancing yourself from someone you dislike. But circumstances may require that you spend time in the company of individuals who awaken your aversion. In such cases, you can ease your discomfort by showing your foe loving compassion while examining your feelings carefully. The reasons we dislike some individuals are often complex and, at first, indecipherable. Often, we are automatically averse to people who are different because they compel us to question our values, spirituality, culture, and ideologies, threatening to undermine our self-assurance. Realistically, however, those you dislike have no power to weaken your life's foundations. In fact, your aversion to specific individuals may actually be your response to your fear that specific qualities you see in them also exist within you. Their presence may force you to face internal issues you would rather not confront. If you meet someone who inspired an intense, largely negative response in you, ask yourself why your reaction is so laden with powerful emotions. Remember that you control your feelings and, if necessary, you can minimize this individual's impact on your well-being by choosing how you will respond to them. Though you may not have an immediate breakthrough, your willingness to consider your dislike rationally can help you better understand the root of your feelings. Your aversion to certain individuals may not wane over time, yet the comprehension you gain through reflection can help you interact with them sympathetically, benevolently, and with a greater degree of kindness. There is nothing wrong with recognizing that you are incompatible with some people. You may never achieve a shared harmony with those you dislike, but you can nonetheless learn to modulate your reactions to these individuals and, ultimately, to coexist peacefully with them. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( by Leilah Isaac Are you looking for a fun, cardio dance workout that celebrates your inner goddess? Look no further. In this highly effective and energetic 10-day course, taught by professional belly dancer and fitness trainer Leilah Isaac, you'll be guided through a series of mesmerizing belly dancing moves that will get your endorphins pumping and tone your entire body, head to toe. Each lesson focuses on mastering a small piece of dance choreography, so that by the end of the course you will have learned how to shimmy with confidence. Embrace your feminine form with these transformative and freeing movements starting today! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 2. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 3. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 4. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 7. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 8. [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( 9. [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( 10. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( New Courses • [Letting Go of a Bad Relationship]( • [Breaking up with Maturity and Grace]( • [Happiness Habits for Romantic Relationships]( • [Breaking Free From Addiction]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]