When I Look for Faults — I See Myself
Seeing Others—and Seeing Ourselves
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Most people believe that finding faults in others proves their intelligence. In truth, it reveals only restlessness. The wise look inward. When I point a finger outward, three fingers still point back at me. The world mirrors my thoughts—if my heart is clear, everything looks pure.
Like clear water that reflects the sky, a purified mind reflects beauty even in imperfect surroundings. But when my mind is clouded by ego or resentment, even virtues appear as flaws.
The Mirror of Reflection
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Every time I judge someone, I am secretly confronting a part of myself I have not yet healed. The faults I see are often my own, seen through another form. When I replace judgment with understanding, the mirror becomes clear again.
As I polish the mirror of awareness, I begin to see that everyone is a reflection of divine potential—shaped by circumstance, yet essentially good.
The Bloom of Understanding
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Like the lotus rising unstained from the mud, true goodness shines even amidst the world’s impurities. Those who see only dirt will find dirt; those who seek fragrance will find beauty everywhere.
The more I recognize the light in others, the more it grows within me. As one saint said, “The sun does not lose its shine when dust rises—it simply waits until the dust settles.”
The Path of Inner Light
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The path of self-realization begins with acceptance. Criticism may feel powerful, but compassion transforms. When I choose kindness over reaction, I move closer to peace. Every soul walks its unique journey through shadows toward light.
Those who look for faults create separation; those who look for goodness create harmony. The choice is ours.
The Light Within
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When I look for faults, I invite darkness into my vision. When I look for love, even flaws become lessons. True wisdom does not ignore imperfection—it sees through it to the divine essence beneath.
So, I practice seeing light where my mind once saw shadow. In doing so, I discover that the one I was judging… was myself all along.