I have discovered that everyone has flaws. Even if a person seems perfect, there is always some detail that is just a bit off.
It is important to recognize our flaws. One of mine is people-pleasing. I don’t know how or when it started, but from a young age I have always felt compelled to place the needs of others above my own.
An underlying aspect of this trait could be just trying to live by the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” In interactions with others, the rule is always in my mind. Because I want people to think of my needs, I automatically think of theirs.
Then there is my struggle with karma, basically the idea that what comes around goes around. I try not to believe in karma, but deep down I do believe, and I find myself hoping that karma does exist in certain situations.
People-pleasing seems to have taken on an unconscious importance in my life.