That is definitely true. Change is impossible without honest examination and acceptance for what is there. To acknowledge and admit something is the first step on overcoming it.

It is much easier to “hate” others, and not see that it is really a projection, and sadly most people will never become willing to see that.

It really does take a lot of work to reprogram unfavorable thinking once acknowledged, because like you said, programing runs deep, generations deep.

Yes. Exactly. Unfortunately, there is a certain subtle (sometimes not so subtle) self loathing that is programmed into people. It is difficult to overcome until it is acknowledged.