Catalyst Questions

[Diana]

I felt as if maintaining my patience with people was outlined for me to pay more attention to.

The catalyst you describe here is what might be termed as "negative," and your reaction was "positive." So, by responding in a way that included consideration to the other-self and not just reacting with the self's concerns, you have created and experienced a major step in growth.

We draw to ourselves, or become aware of, situations that bring to the surface of our awareness our own imbalances. Perhaps you were very sensitive as a designer to criticism (I used to be an illustrator and was presented with many opportunities to react to clients, until I got it that my objectivity rewarded with better relationships and a better product). Whatever you attracted to yourself in this situation, you dealt with it in a positive, proactive way, and were rewarded with a beautiful outcome.

Congratulations.