An Annoyance? Or a Spiritual Cue?

This post is a brief insight, taken from the context of 1 Nephi 16:1-3.

When we hear something that cuts into us a bit, that rubs us the wrong way, or that we are tempted to get worked up about, perhaps that is not just an emotional response, but a spiritual cue.

Could it be that what annoys us does so precisely because it makes us face something about ourselves that we don't want to admit exists?

Once neither the source nor the source's intent play a role in our consideration, everyone becomes our teacher.

Just as insight can come from anyone, pride can resist no matter the source. (1 Nephi 3:29-31)