Indeed. And it is not easy stuff! I have a similarly difficult time having patience for people who believe and behave as I did even just a couple of years ago. I think it's because I see my past self in them and I get frustrated with the idea that I had been so wrong for so long. But I try my best to look in their eyes and see that momen…
Indeed. And it is not easy stuff! I have a similarly difficult time having patience for people who believe and behave as I did even just a couple of years ago. I think it's because I see my past self in them and I get frustrated with the idea that I had been so wrong for so long. But I try my best to look in their eyes and see that moment as an opportunity to give them a perspective I would have benefitted from getting sooner. And, of course, I remind myself that I might be the one who's wrong! Just because I changed my mind doesn't mean I'm more correct.
Indeed. And it is not easy stuff! I have a similarly difficult time having patience for people who believe and behave as I did even just a couple of years ago. I think it's because I see my past self in them and I get frustrated with the idea that I had been so wrong for so long. But I try my best to look in their eyes and see that moment as an opportunity to give them a perspective I would have benefitted from getting sooner. And, of course, I remind myself that I might be the one who's wrong! Just because I changed my mind doesn't mean I'm more correct.