Much of the work we do, involves people and their behaviors. Over the years, I have learned that the clarity and sight one must come to develop in identifying Behavioral Patterns, is utterly important. With Belief Systems forming our behavioral patterns, there is no right nor wrong for the person living that out. It is a matter of being conscious or unconscious of these patterns, as the process of self enquiry unfolds one to mere understanding of how they have come to form (behavioral patterns). Evolution only happens after understanding is established, on the level of being.
So listed are 5 random Indicators of a taker. There could be more. I have been guilty of some. And they are mere indicators of Belief systems that we some how have come to identify them to be us - WHICH WE ARE NOT. The indicators of a taker,
1. Maximizers.
They know how to capitalise on others giving. They usually will want to maximise anything, so they never lose out. Their primary question is - what's in it for me?
2. Transaction.
Everything, including relationships - are usually reduced to a trade off or a transaction. They compare so they may profit so much for so little a price. They will claim a bargain they successfully transacted to be somewhat an attainment. The consumer mind is an indication of this psychology.
3. Commitment and Responsibility.
They are usually fearful when the need to commit arises. They look for others to make decisions for them, so they have a way of avoiding responsibility. Much of their game play is to escape responsibility. They don't take responsibility of results. More than often, they look/ point/ decide for another to take responsibilty.
4. Existing.
They use everything around them, to define and acknowledge their existence. They thrive on the need of acknowledgement. At times, they demand that significance. Respect is something they demand, yet hesitate to extend. Stature and external titles are usually their feel good factor. They want to be in control of things. Power and fame is usually their drive. Dismissing another so they can exist - pretty much a way of life.
5. Fear.
To avoid the fear of the Unknown, they reduce many of things to become practical and logical. They avoid the unknown for fear of not having control. Thus they are usually driven primarily by formulas and strategies. It would be the essence of their behavioral pattern. Their fear of the unknown is larger than them.
Time we discard belief systems of the opportunist.
So one can exist fearless of what's to come, yet humble.
Love becomes the only reason for your ALL to extend.
Love becomes an ultimate reason to exist.
