“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.”
? Thich Nhat Hanh
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I bet we all have a somebody in mind when reading this, food for thought. Thanks for the share.
Thanks for reading 🙂
I agree with this very much.Our complaints of others show where we need to be careful.
Wise words! There is something to it! 🙂
Such true words. I’ve so often tried to explain to people that those being nasty to them are feeling insecure within themselves but that quote says it so much better. I’ll have to remember this one.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for reading
Hardest people to love and help, but they ARE the most needy. Helping people is hard, though because sometimes they suck in their helpers, and don’t get better. I’ve seen people trying to help be overcome in the process, and the people needing help still suffering after the helpers go under. So the question is how do you REALLY help someone whose obnoxious behavior is crying out to you and others who would LIKE to help?
Tell them where the problem is and then it is up to them to fix it so that you can have a relationship with that person, or not. Maybe harsh advice but sometimes you just have to walk away…sad but true.
I’ve seen that happen too so many times. Especially in adoption or people taking in children who have had no experience with boundaries.
Love these quotes. Things are not seen as they really are. Great teachings.
Well thank you 🙂
The simplest insights are, surprisingly, often the most profound. I’m sure Thich Nhat Hanh eats produndity for breakfast!