Don't be quick to judge. For years I have heard people say that you can't understand someone until you've walked a mile in there shoes. I've always believed that but the meaning has become even more clear to me over the past several months. How we view an event determines the meaning that it has for us. We can view it from within the confines of our own thoughts, experiences and beliefs or we can choose to step out on the balcony to get a better view and perspective.
Over the past several months I have reacted differently to events that I would have considered to be non-starters or dead on arrival just a few short years ago. I'm not sure if it's wisdom gained by my 49 years or just a slow learner catching up. It's probably the effect of having four teenagers! Gaining the proper perspective seems to be one of the keys to making more informed decisions. Asking yourself questions that help you consider what that person was going through, what may have caused the incident, what needs to be done now, and what needs to happen to move forward. The bottom line is that it's already happened and we have to be prepared to move forward in a productive and not destructive way.
In the past I have criticized the actions of others in response to certain situations, but today I will strive to walk a mile in their shoes.
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