-Mary Anne Radmacher
It is human nature to be a little self absorbed with our own lives and to make ourselves the focal point of our every action and thought!!!
It is only through conscious effort and dedication that we can control this and at the very least modify it to overcome this ego based existence.
Some people master this wonderfully and these people should be our role models in life! Mother Theresa, Jesus Christ, our parents, etc are some notable amazing role models for many of us.
For the weaker of us, it is a daily struggle to put others first and it does not come easy for many of us.
One way to accomplish this, at least in baby steps, is to remember to consider what others are going through in comparison to our own lives when they disappoint or upset us.
It is so easy to judge people's actions and behaviors, but until we truly take the time to understand why they are the way they are, or say the things they say, or act the way they do, we must hold our judgments in abeyance.
I met a woman like that this latest weekend. It would have been very easy to write off her behavior or her first impression to many different categories, but after speaking with her and listening to her, it was revealed that she had lost a child and the pain of that anguish completely absolved her of any ill judgements.
This is true courage and faith!!!!
Nothing is harder than that nightmarish experience and for all who have undergone it, and get up daily and persevere, forge ahead, and do not quit, to you I still stand in amazement and awe, and filled with your inspiration!!!!
Everyone is going through something tough in their lives, I don't care who you are or how well you conceal it. And it can be rough indeed.
Recognize people you meet for the first time with this understanding and you will have a much better time interacting, helping people heal, giving them strength and encouragement!!
And you will certainly find yourself feeling better about whatever it is you may have going on in your life!!!
Try it...you just may find it is just what the doctor ordered!!!
Stay Strong!!!!
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