In Mass today I was reminded about how important it is to try very hard to "see into other people's shoes". In other words, how important it is to always try to see, experience, and try to understand others by being more fully aware of their own life circumstances and their own experiences.
This is such an important message. But, it is also one that is so difficult to consistently maintain. It is far easier to live within yourself and to only see life from your own experience and perspective. I have been trying much more to consistently be more fully aware of the circumstances of others... especially when their words or actions towards me hurt me. Sometimes I can more easily overlook my hurt when I am able to better realize what their experiences are or have been.
PipeTobacco
Hi Pipe, I agree it is not easy to step into someone else's shoes and see through their eyes- particularly if you don't think similarly. But if you become aware of why they might think or act as they do, it can help in understanding - and perhaps forgiving - them. Have a happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWe as human experince being in each other shoes. But sometime the shoes are a little sloppy or tight.
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do the bet you can..all anyone can ask..
ReplyDeleteWe are all "a work in progress."
ReplyDeleteJacqui, Peppy, JackieSue and Forsythia:
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments! I *do* feel it is important to try harder to step into other's shoes so that we can better understand each other. We are all a work in progress, I guess. This is both frightening and hopeful.
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