Don’t Assume

Who is running the show here? 

Ever ask yourself that question?

Wish I could answer it for you, but not certain that I really know myself.

I think the most important thing in this quizzical scenario is don’t assume that you know exactly what is happening to you, around you, or within you, because we have no actual idea of who we are, what we are, or WHY we are even in existence at this time, although we often wished that we did know.

It’s such a perverse truth to fathom: the world is NOT as it often seems to be—nor are we.

When people label themselves as one ‘belief’ over other possibilities I wonder WHY they do so. How does it benefit them to wear a specific LABEL in that fashion? Is it for inclusion or exclusion?

Every aspect of LIFE itself is an interpretation that each of us make. Every situation we experience is gauged by our particular perspective on its benefit or detriment to our lives. Every interaction we have with others is not based solely on who they say they are, but on how they treat us.

Why would we assume that one interpretation of LIFE is better than all others? Why would we believe that one perspective is the only one through which to view our lives?  And why would we NOT want to be treated with the same respect and dignity that we hold for all others?

Or is that the problem?

Are we holding all others in the same respect and dignity that we ourselves wish to be held in? Interesting question, isn’t it?

Don’t assume others aren’t exactly like yourself at their core being—full of needs and wants and higher aspirations for a more peaceful and loving life. You might be pleasantly surprised how similar you actually are if you took the time to find out.