You might become more aware today of your emotional reactions in your relationships and that these responses might be holdovers from your early childhood. Your investigation into your patterns could make you more aware of the way you interact with others. Perhaps today you may want to use your awareness to understand how your patterns filter through the rest of your life. You might notice a certain shape to your emotions that constantly emerges in your relationships. Without trying to hold on to your feelings, you can try to settle into the role of an outside observer of your life. Consider picturing yourself in a certain situation as if you were still a young child. If your reactions would be the same as they are now, think about what would be a more mature way of dealing with the situation and set a goal toward trying to break out of the cycle.

Understanding the ways in which our childhood events affect our current relationships helps us improve our interactions with others. When we use this awareness of our ongoing tendencies to objectively observe our emotional patterns, we come to a better understanding of the ways in which we sabotage our relationships. As we take a step outside of ourselves, we begin to unravel the mind traps we keep setting for ourselves, which can keep us mired in a cycle of immature reactions to others. Looking at your patterns from the viewpoint of an observer today will give you a fresh perspective on your interactions and the means to improve your relationships.