Beyond People and Places

In Kabbalah, we learn that others are a reflection of us, and through this, we are shown by the Creator the areas in our lives that need correction. Concerning the reflection a parent sees of themselves in their children: We can see how they look like us, and certain aspects of character, we say, “they’re just like (us)”.  When they behave badly, one parent will say they’re acting just like “YOU”; the other parent.  But, that’s where we stop in reflecting on how they are like us.  We don’t seek out any further, deeper meaning to their behavior. (I say behavior, because that’s the area of our children that we have the hardest times dealing with and, all too often, want to give up, run away, etc. when things get overwhelming. I feel I can write this blog, because I have firsthand experience in having been shown by the Creator how my children (as well as others) are reflecting what I need to deal with personally, and it has brought me to cry out to Him in repentance, seeking help