Day 287 Intention ~ Give The Benefit Of The Doubt
We live in a pretty pessimistic society. We tend to be suspicious of people's intentions. And, unfortunately, we assume the worst.
When someone is impatient at the grocery store line or displaying signs of road rage, it's important to realize that they must have something else going on in their lives that is upsetting them. Sometimes their actions create a reaction in us that we assume they are just an *sshole. Maybe they are, but more than likely, there is something just upsetting their balance.
I have personally read how people write emails or post status' on social media, etc. and read it in as an angry or snide conversation or statement when that wasn't how it was meant at all. Why did I just assume the worst?
Today, give people the benefit of the doubt. I talk about living with love and an open heart a lot in my classes and elsewhere...but we can't do that if we assume the worst in them. It's time to walk the walk, not just talk the talk.
I have a feeling it will be a very positive day!
Til tomorrow...
Shanti,
Marcia
No comments:
Post a Comment