Rashawnda’s Guide to Understanding

So, I realized something interesting about myself this morning…

Contrary to what Loving Husband and the Monsters may think, I do not enjoy arguing. But…(Hey! Stop laughing, Middle Monster!)…my obsession with seeing and understanding the whole picture tends to perpetuate an argument past its period of relevance, essentially turning it into a cross-examination rather than the exchange of ideas and opinions that was intended. I can only imagine how irritating that must be for my family and friends. (My bad, guys!)

Understanding has always been important to me because of the bridges of clarity it builds between us. It is the building block of trust and the gateway to respect, compassion and tolerance. It is the faculty of intellect and insight. And it is the connective tissue of any meaningful interrelationship.

The frustration of loneliness and isolation that often comes from the disregard and disinterest of others is so easily cured when one takes the time and energy to comprehend what you’ve experienced from your perspective. To be understood and to be able to understand others takes the effort of patience, the courage of self-expression and the faith to let it go when understanding is beyond reach.

May we all seek out a little understanding today.

 

Rashawnda