I wanted to get you guys' thoughts on this one.

A few years ago a lady at work and I had been talking about those people that get under your skin. Certain customers, or family members etc. She said she had read that the Buddhists believe that certain people are actually reincarnated as...'Irritants'

Irritants, those annoying people that drive us nuts, BUT that we should embrace them as...get this, Blessings!

A little about it here:

http://www.rowecenter.org/schedule/2002/rosen.html

Because they are here to help us practice balance, tolerance, compassion, and patience. They are actually placed in our paths to help guide us to peace and enlightenment.

I printed off a copy of that and gave it to my boss, so he would realise what a blessing I am *lol* 

I know for myself, I can see where just about every person that caused me harm in my past, left me stronger. Even if it was just becoming strong enough to walk away or  prove that they were wrong about me.