The poem "Looking at Others to Not Be Ourselves" explores the internal conflict that arises from the constant comparison between our being and the ideal image we make of ourselves. We desire to be like others, trying to fit into external models without ever considering our authentic value.
This constant comparison fuels dissatisfaction and hypocrisy, leading us to live a life that does not reflect our true essence. Poetic reflection invites us to recognize and accept our individuality, without being fooled by social expectations.
We would always like to be different from how we are, we would like to resemble others, without thinking we can be worth too
It is easier to examine others, to look for models that we like or would like to look like, we aim to be at the center attention, pleasure, being desired and above all not to struggle in order not to suffer.
We always compare what we are and what we should be.
This constant comparing ourselves to something or someone is the primary cause of our conflicts.
Why do you compare yourself to someone else?
If you don't compare yourself to another you will be what you really are.
You have a concept of what you should be and how you would like to act,
but always act completely differently.
So you see how the principles, the faiths and the ideals
They always lead to hypocrisy and a dishonest life.
It is ideal to produce the opposite of what one is.
Krishnamurti
