Perception is projection—we see the world through our own internal filters. Most of our projections are harmless, but when someone or something truly troubles us, it often reflects a deeply unconscious aspect of ourselves we’ve disowned. This is why it can feel so foreign and unsettling, as we’ve become separated from that hidden part of who we are.� By recognizing these projections, we move closer to understanding and reintegrating all parts of ourselves, fostering greater self-awareness and pe