“Try to understand men. If you understand each other you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and almost always leads to love.”
John Steinbeck
Unfortunately, that happens a lot less than it should.
Especially with social media.
For example, you can’t do subtle on Facebook. I have enough trouble doing snark.
And be cause my snark isn’t understood, I get solutions.
That’s okay. It’s a matter of communication that can be addressed fairly easily.
Our problem is, and I do mean our problem, because it’s a human trait. We make our judgment calls without listening.
Sometimes jumping to conclusions is the only exercise I get.
So, when someone understands me, when someone gets me, I appreciate that. And I’m thankful for that.
I want to be more understanding. Less judgmental.
I think we all should make that a goal.
Understand?
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