#projections

[todays-xkcd]

The Mercator projection drastically distorts the size of almost every area of land except a small ring around the North and South Poles.

Greenland Size [Explained]

Transcript Under the Cut

[Cueball and White Hat are looking at a world map on the wall showing a Mercator projection, with Cueball gesturing with his hand towards the map.] Cueball: This map is really misleading about the size of Greenland. Cueball: It's actually much bigger than that - it's hundreds of miles across.

[mapsontheweb]

Why it's better not to add scalebars to world maps, by Nicolas Lambert

[siover]

ok this part of it is so..........fucked up show for insane little people :)

[crystalsenergy]

We are all mirrors of each other...

literally 🪞

Don't cling to others' opinions.

They don't even represent the truth of things.

✨

Many times the people we deal with are dealing with THEIR OWN PROJECTIONS, they are not even looking at us for who we are. And we do the same with others. And reading about this, recognizing this, is so important, because then we stop projecting our own disorganized things onto others, as well as stop receiving so openly the projections of people as absolute truths of life.

How much of your opinions about others doesn't exactly reflect your view of them, but rather what you feel about yourself when looking at them? Some examples.

Examples:

The person who is already in their adulthood and who specifically has the frustration of not having lived their dreams, not having pursued something that fulfilled them, for various personal reasons of theirs.

It is something that calls for healing and harmonization of this, so that the person does not live with this unhappiness within themselves. However, many of us do not have the habit of reflecting on how much our past impacts our present, and neither on how much we have our baggage disorganized that we reflect onto others the who-o-le time.

So, the person in the example, older, and who has this specific issue of frustration, sees a young adult being independent, chasing their dreams.

Whenever dealing with a young person who reminds them of this, their ego immediately confronts with the information of "I wished I was living this", and this being's energy shifts to a position of envy, and sometimes it can even seek to harm the other person by inventing stories, distorting the other's independence into arrogance, gossiping, and so on.

And the "crazy" thing is that, believe it or not, this being tells themselves that they are doing this for reasons they invent for themselves ("this person is arrogant, look at them, all independent!") when, in reality, it is they who are constantly feeling uncomfortable with the strong and independent presence of the other. Low self-esteem and comparison, which unfortunately lead to envy.

The young person, in the example's case, doesn't need to say anything to the person for this to be triggered, because the ego, which is the primary channel through which we tend to have contacts with others, captures this information.

The ego will capture, will know that it is something that needs to be compensated internally but that the person, out of pride, out of ignorance, out of disinterest, out of stagnation, or whatever, did not run after correcting.

Knowing this, the ego, which has important functions for our psychic structure, but will always depend on how its "owner" conducts it, will deal with envy, as this is the way the person deals with things they receive from their surroundings and that "hit" them in the mirror effect, since, in reality, we all serve as mirrors to each other. All the time (and it was supposed to be a good thing, but the way we deal with it makes it bad).

The human ego is important,

but not the end of everything.

It is only a part of the mind's structure. It is limited, but it exists so that the human being, with their current limitations, deals little by little with what they can from the exchanges they make.

The conscious mind is limited. The unconscious, infinite (and we are more than 80% made of unconscious mind!).

The ego is the most active part in us, but it is not the only one that exists.

And so there is an axis to be activated, which is the Ego-Self axis, so that every human being knows that the place of the Ego is the place of support to live the moment, to deal with the moment.

The Ego is like a filter for consciousness to support and live. But it's not the end.

Therefore, not everything your conscious mind says is real.

The "conscious" mind needs to be refuted and reviewed by yourself, because it PROJECTS itself all the time, it is always in contact with others and taking to others what is uniquely its own (especially unresolved things, but also good things), as well as always bringing in what others say.

And if so, and if the Ego is in the part of consciousness but it is limited, does not reflect everything, it needs to be refuted. So that our mental life is healthier and truly conscious, in the pure and true sense of the word.

In the example, the person who is envying lacks independence and confidence to follow their own path internally, they are absent from it, it is something they know they do not have within them but that for their own well-being and dream, it would be important to have (after all, the more we live our lives in integrity, seeking to be and live more sides of ourselves, less restricted, limited, we will be, and your consciousness, deep down, knows this 🙌🌟).

Another important point to mention is: On the other side, if it is a person with traits of fear of judgment, fear of exclusion, this situation will negatively fit, making the being who is envying seem so right and the one who is afraid of judgment, feels down. It is important to take care of this to avoid further internal issues.

If you identify that someone is projecting onto you in a very negative way, step back, take care of it in yourself and let the other's internal work be their own. But, although difficult, avoid the issue of anger and revenge. This will keep you in this process longer than necessary.

Both people need help,

in the first case, for having a deep low self-esteem to the point of letting this splash onto others;

in the second case, for having a root of fear of judgment and fear of not pleasing others, which leads them to believe that the harshest and most negative criticisms that arise from people reflect reality.

Another example:

A woman who denies the experience of her feminine side in integrity (the issue of sexual self-awareness, for example) by conditioning herself to some kind of intense restriction, and who also experiences the difficulty of, when looking at any woman who does not do the same as her, judges, but it is not just any judgment, but rather a categorization and labeling, because for her the wound with the experience of other sides of her femininity is so limited, and, because she keeps denying this to herself, the anger at those who live in freedom arises and increases whenever she encounters such a person.

It is important for both sides to take care of this, the first, who is emanating and projecting, the second, so that their internal difficulties with fear of judgment or something similar, do not increase.

Everything can be reversed into an opportunity for healing! Heal, heal, heal, still and especially if the person has come, in malice, because of their projection, to hurt me.

These are just some of the various examples we could give to illustrate how our opinions about others and the opinions they give are not always what things really are.

Don't cling to others' opinions.

They don't even represent the truth of things.

Many times the people we deal with are dealing with THEIR OWN PROJECTIONS, they are not even looking at us for who we are. And we do the same with others.

And reading about this, recognizing this, is so important, because then we stop projecting our own disorganized things onto others, as well as stop receiving so openly the projections of people as absolute truths of life.

[giffingthingsss]

[ladymacabrebeth]

People ask me how I stay calm when people mock and judge me. Believe it or not but before, I used to be reactive. But these days, I remain unfazed because I learned that people's malicious actions and words toward me are reflections of their murky attitudes and projections. That way—I remain unbothered and unaffected by people who don't even know me 100%.

Lady Macabre Beth

[angrywarrior69]

Mondays be like

[aquamonstra]

When you're already in love with an episode of Voyager just 3 minutes in and then this credit appears on the screen:

[random-xpressions]

I'll tell you why relationships fail - it is purely because of false projections. Now there are two things at play here. One is the false projections you have of the other person inside you and the false projections about your ownself which you're giving out to the other. What's exactly happening here is that there are two totally non-existent identities that are trying to create something. And we all know that something that doesn't exist in the first place cannot create anything new. The very foundation is being laid out on this two-way enormously dangerous false projections. Now look at those case scenarios where a relationship actually succeeded. That's when the two have come to extreme states of vulnerability, openness, transparency and communication that the only end result would be patching up of hearts. Without such levels of honesty, no home was ever built nor a family raised. Eventually when the false facades come out, when the masks fall, when the veils are raised, you'll be shocked to find that so far you were in love with your own "false" projections that you pushed into the other person. That person is totally someone else in real. So get straight to the point and don't beat around the bush. It is on a canvas that an artist gives his impressions but in real life, you've to accept people for who they are and where they stand. Do not jump into false projections nor give them a false impression about yourself...

Random Xpressions

[crosstheveil]

Psyche: Relationships (I) - Projection

Many of the traits we seek in others are, in fact, attributes within ourselves that we have disowned. Over time, it becomes apparent that the vitality or power we perceive to be residing in others is inherently within us. However, if our partner is unable or unwilling to relinquish that power, or if we continue to project our internal world onto them, true inner fulfillment may remain elusive.

Consider what you seek in a partner. Could these desirable traits be latent within you? The act of idealizing or deifying someone can spark the romantic phase of any relationship. Yet, once this period is over, the projection dissolves, revealing an unfiltered version of the person underneath. This can mark the beginning of substantial personal growth or the end of a relationship.

Projection is a constant element of human interaction, but awareness is the key to managing it. Relationships can serve as catalysts for spiritual advancement, yet such progression demands introspection and a commitment to change. This dynamic brings to light the conflict between the desires of the ego and the soul.

The ego seeks stability, comfort, and reliability, creating patterns of behavior that are meant to protect us. In order to perpetuate this, the ego casts a shadow of conflict and distress in the face of our soul with everything that runs contrary to its familiarity. These underlying issues are only made conscious through a deeper level of awareness that precedes and bears command over the ego. 

To facilitate our development, the soul must expand to the extent which it can endure the discomfort of the ego while it pursues necessary transformation. This may involve difficult conversations and alterations in communication styles. In a relationship committed to growth, both individuals need the strength of their soul to tolerate the ego's distress, otherwise, interactions may devolve into conflicts driven by unresolved childhood issues.

Power struggles between partners often reflect unmet needs from their respective past. The real breakthrough happens when it becomes clear that the other person is not a projection of one's parents or anyone else. Achieving this understanding requires the ability of the soul to manage the ego's discomfort. If comfort and happiness are the sole pursuits, they will likely hinder the growth process within relationships committed to spiritual development, as this path often necessitates a certain level of discomfort.

While self-improvement is a significant component, it's also important to remember that self-deception can occur easily when one is left to their own devices. The dynamics of a relationship tend to reveal the issues we may avoid confronting within ourselves, especially when we have certain expectations. While setting standards for partners is vital, it's equally important to commit to embodying the qualities we aspire to find in others.

“So whenever your relationship is not working, whenever it brings out the "madness" in you and in your partner, be glad. What was unconscious is being brought up to the light. It is an opportunity for salvation. Every moment, hold the knowing of that moment, particularly of your inner state. If there is anger, know that there is anger. If there is jealousy, defensiveness, the urge to argue, the need to be right, an inner child demanding love and attention, or emotional pain of any kind whatever it is, know the reality of that moment and hold the knowing. The relationship then becomes your sadhana, your spiritual practice. If you observe unconscious behavior in your partner, hold it in the loving embrace of your knowing so that you won't react. Unconsciousness and knowing cannot coexist for long even if the knowing is only in the other person and not in the one who is acting out the unconsciousness. The energy form that lies behind hostility and attack finds the presence of love absolutely intolerable. If you react at all to your partner's unconsciousness, you become unconscious yourself. But if you then remember to know your reaction, nothing is lost... See if you can catch yourself complaining, in either speech or thought, about a situation you find yourself in, what other people do or say, your surroundings, your life situation, even the weather. To complain is always nonacceptance of what is. It invariably carries an unconscious negative charge. When you complain, you make yourself into a victim. When you speak out, you are in your power. So change the situation by taking action or by speaking out if necessary or possible; leave the situation or accept it. All else is madness.” — Eckhart Tolle

[evawritesstuff]

Speaking from experience, whatever a narcissistic parent did to you, whether it was bad ( especially if you were the scapegoat) or good ( if you were the golden child ), it was never in your control. Their projections ( " you are this, you are that"), the opportunities they gave you, ( paying for your car or your degree etc ), NONE OF THESE WERE EVER YOURS.

It's all a lie, you never had anything they said you did.

You never forced them to do anything, you don't owe them anything. You are not to blame for being " a difficult person" or for being " too talented" they *had to* give you nice stuff.

Everything they did, they did it for themselves, they saw you as an extension of themselves.

For better of for worse you took it. The characterisation they gave you or the nice stuff. What's done is done. From now on, if you choose to take something from them whether it's an idea or a material, you have responsibility.

[crtripping]

In my spare time

[mapsontheweb]

Mercator Projection but if east was on top (Transverse Mercator Projection).

[siover]

i need to rewatch to crystallize the thought but shivs approach to food and the Problem of her body is soo interesting shes walking a knife's edge between acknowledging these human aspects of herself so she can jump in with the reassurance that they do not matter to her, in fact they do not matter at all, but at the same time this opens her up to more scrutiny that she actually cannot be free of even when she avoids the topic altogether. and then theres the way theres never enough to eat at her mother's dinner table and and caroline can clock the change in her body through a half hug and roman of the bodychecking and the eating disorder and the empathy for caroline's position who's her favorite. when it comes to shiv-caroline-roman food IS about love it is about how long you can go without and still not pick up whats on your plate its about the summer of competitive eating disorders and going to a grocery store to try and buy a random fruit for mom and ignore how the knives are carving a hollow into the body bc the plates are empty

[istmos]

"(...)It is often tragic to see how blatantly a man bungles his own life and the lives of others yet remains totally incapable of seeing how much the whole tragedy originates in himself, and how he continually feeds it and keeps it going. Not consciously, of course - for consciously he is engaged in bewailing and cursing a faithless world that recedes further and further into the distance. Rather, it is an unconscious factor which spins the illusions that veil his world. And what is being spun is a cocoon, which in the end will completely envelop him."

Carl Jung, "Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self" (The Collected Works of C.G. Jung), Princeton University Press, p. 10

[themandalalady]

23-294 Just the Facts #7

Today’s Mandala Message: Notice Your Projections This week I’m working through Principle #52 “When In Doubt, Check It Out”. I set my intention today to ponder how I project my past onto my present…with people and situations. Continuing with the article I referenced yesterday by Catherine Winter on AConsciousRethink.com about assumptions, she offers 8 ways to help us stop making assumptions.…