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Megha's avatar

Didn’t know about Karpaman’s triangle… but I observed these roles in myself and in people… interesting.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Yup, it’s eye-opening to realize how often we unconsciously shift between those roles. Awareness is definitely the first step toward change.

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Amanda Woods's avatar

Such an important reminder that frustrations are a mirror to our own ego.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

I'm glad this piece resonated with you, Amanda. Thank you for reading :)

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The Bathrobe Guy  👘's avatar

This is such a needed reminder, simple, but not easy. It takes real practice to pause before blaming, to sit with discomfort long enough to ask what’s mine here? Your words don’t shame; they invite. And that’s what makes them land.

Thank you for the calm clarity of this. It curved something in me back toward stillness.

Stay entangled, my friend.

—The Bathrobe Guy

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Thank you, Bathrobe Guy. I'm glad it resonated with you. Stay robed in awareness 🙏😉

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Universal Monk's avatar

Very well presented accessible presentation. May it foster interpersonal harmony! 🙏

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Thank you, Richard. Indeed 🙏

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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

This really hit home. It’s wild how often the stuff that irritates me in others is actually something I haven’t fully faced in myself. Appreciate the reminder to pause and ask what’s really going on underneath the reaction. Feels like a much healthier place to come from.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Yup, it’s such a powerful shift when we start seeing those "irritations" as mirrors. Pausing and getting curious about what’s beneath the reaction really is such a game changer.

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Pat Wetzel's avatar

👍👍👍

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Thank you Pat, for reading this piece and engaging :)

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Vivienne Helen's avatar

Thank you for this timely reminder🩵🩵🩵

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The Urban Monk's avatar

You’re welcome, Vivienne. I’m really glad the timing was right for you :)

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