"Human revolution cannot be pinned down to one specific thing. It is any action that leads to positive change or improvement in the inner realm of a person's life. It is an ongoing process. The important question to ask yourself is whether you are on a path of continuous personal growth."
"Marriage, whether neurodiverse or not, can be likened to a mirror. Our partners mirror to us who we are; they show us with alarming clarity the hard edges in our own personality. The mirror of marriage reflects not only our partner's values, thoughts, and behaviors, but also our own. And yet, when we find ourselves triggered or frustrated, it's natural to look outward first-to immediately point to what the other person is doing wrong. But sustainable growth in any relationship begins by looking inward. Or as Daisaku Ikeda, Buddhist philosopher and peace builder, explains in this quote, the concept of human revolution or positive inner growth, or transformation."
"The Courage to Look WithinIn my work with couples, I often remind people that the best way to improve any relationship is to first ask: What can I change within myself? This doesn't mean taking the blame for everything, but rather taking ownership of our contribution to the dynamic."
"For many of us- autistic, ADHD, or non-spectrum-self-reflection doesn't come easily. Life moves at a rapid speed, and we're juggling jobs, kids, deadlines, and emotional overload. Slowing down long enough to notice our thoughts, emotions, and daily behaviors can feel impossible. Add to it the blind spots we all have to our shortcomings; no wonder it's such a hard task to look within."
Human revolution means ongoing inner change that produces positive improvement in a person's inner life and continuous personal growth. Marriage functions as a mirror, revealing each partner's values, thoughts, behaviors, and the hard edges of personality. Lasting relational growth depends on inward self-reflection and accepting responsibility for one's contribution to the dynamic rather than instantly blaming the other. Self-reflection proves difficult for autistic, ADHD, and busy non‑spectrum partners because of rapid demands, emotional overload, and blind spots. In long-term marriages, rigid routines and escalated reactions can entrench conflict; asking what one can change within oneself opens the path to transformation.
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