“Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do.”
Willie Mays
A lot of personal and professional problems stem from thinking other people think like you. Or like me!
I’m going to focus on personal relationships, however, this applies to professional relationships as well.
As humans, we see things the way WE ARE. If you are hateful, small minded, selfish – the assumptions is EVERYONE is less then you, because they are also hateful, small minded and hate you. This person couldn’t comprehend the fact nice people exist. After all, they know they are not nice, how could YOU be? Therefore, it must be an act…
If you are open minded and open hearted, you see even the worst person as someone who COULD be open minded and hearted, even when they have shown no indications of being either. What’s worse, is you will treat them accordingly. Until they show themselves (sometimes many times over) as someone different, hateful and untrustworthy. Therein lies the problem.
We want to live in a world where all can be trusted, but THIS IS NOT THAT WORLD! In this world, we must always protect ourselves, our energy, our boundaries – even before we can protect our family, friends and loved ones. We must protect OURSELVES so we CAN protect others – and stay in a safe, loving space while we are fighting the battles that will come our way.
We are lucky to have spiritual groups based on commonality, yet, even within those groups, there will be differences of opinions and actions.
What I strive to do is be open and accepting of people’s right to be different. It doesn’t mean I will ever accept bigotry or hatred. I Wont! It does mean I will try to not judge others because I dislike being judged.
It’s a starting point, not the final destination. We all have to start Some Where!
Thanks for reading.
Have a great day!
Michelle
She writes to inspire, delight, educate and uplift!
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