Projection is a defense mechanism that can cause considerable damage and chaos if not understood for what it is. In this case, we place unwanted and unclaimed feelings onto someone or something else rather than seeing that they are a part of ourselves. We do not recognize our own “dark side” and project it onto others, blaming them for our shortcomings or seeing our flaws in their actions.
Dirk Leonhas quoted9 months ago
Even the least emotionally and socially intelligent people can learn something about other people if they engage with them long enough.
barboravaichas quotedlast year
denial and rationalization.
ImNotElmethas quoted10 months ago
dark exists because of light
IamKing_YThas quoted10 months ago
we look for patterns.
CFhas quoted2 days ago
physiological mechanisms that sustain the behavior you’re
Lunaahas quoted2 days ago
We can also more easily comprehend even those people who are very different from us, and who work from very different values
Mazvita Kayshas quoted3 days ago
understand why people behave as they do, we need to examine the causes and drivers of that behavior: their motivations. Everyone (including you) is driven to act for some reason or other.
kyrajulianawajihas quoted5 days ago
knowing how to read people may improve your capacity for compassion, boost your communication skills, improve your negotiation abilities, help you set better boundaries, and the unexpected side effect: help you understand yourself better.