This is from Mr. Sponsorpants. I've added his link under blogs I follow. I'll be reading him from now on, because this is one of the biggest things I've learned in AA, and have to be diligent in remembering:
One of the gravest problems alcoholics -- hell, people -- have is the sure, but likely mistaken, assumption that we know what is going on inside other people. That snap judgment which seems so true in our heads when it happens. And that we are at our most frightened and off-balance when what we ascribe to others is the worst of qualities and motivations.
Everyone is doing the best they can with the information and tools they have. Some just don't have all the tools they need yet. I have faith they will find them along the way.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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Thanks for posting this! I keep reminding myself that I have zero special information that allows me to determine other people's feelings and motivations. In doing so, I end up hurting my own feelings...sort of twisted. I feel much better when I take a "black box" view and listen to others.
Thanks for the reminder.
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