personality: set of characteristics that influence an individual's behavior
i think it is fascinating how a persons personality is developed, and how that developed personality causes that person to act and behave in certain ways.. in one of my classes, i am learning about how behavior is shaped by the persons internal traits and their environment.. we are all so unique, yet sometimes it is in those differences that causes problems..
and when those problems arise, we get angry, frustrated, annoyed, and want to change the other person.. we are so baffled at why they act the way they do and what causes them to behave in certain ways.. we feel so passionately about our actions that we know the other person couldn't possibly be right as well.. so we complain, get angry, and want so desperately to change them..
i don't know if you have ever felt this way, but often times i do.. however that is a solution.. the solution is: do not try and change people.. its that simple.. we are all unique and different.. we think differently, behave differently, act differently.. what we need to do is simply educate ourselves on the various types of personality.. when we educate ourselves, hopefully we can let go of our expectations a little to not get so frustrated.. i don't think it is up to change people, but i do believe it is up to us to be a model for others..
St. Francis of Assisi said "Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words".. wow that is powerful.. instead of me getting upset at my classmates or friends for their God-given personality or acting a certain way, i need to recognize our differences and be ok with that.. then, if i feel as though their behavior needs to change, i can't force them; rather, i should just model that behavior.. that is all we can do.. i also need to be aware of my own actions and be open to learn from others as well..
throughout our whole life people will annoy us, disappoint us, frustrate us, shock us, and make us angry.. but it is important to keep in mind that God made us all unique.. and maybe i frustrate people as well with my personality or actions.. but we need to be educated and aware of differences in our world.. then we simply need to act as good people and hopefully the rest will follow..
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