I put it down to constantly seeing or experiencing parts of my own state in patients who present before me. And we know how much easier it is to see their problems and know what they should do ....
Recognising some of the unhealthy bits in others as also being unhealthy parts that reside in me has been very therapeutic (homeopathic). In this regard, we are all blessed to be able to practice homeopathy.
And of course, all those unpleasant aggravations I experience, both in clinic and on mailing lists, I have come to understand are once again the result of homeoapthy - the very thing that irritates or aggravates me can only do so because they too are a part of me. It is very humbling ... sometimes.
