-- David Augsburger
We can easily get into trouble in relationships when we assume that we know what someone else is thinking or feeling. Parents, in particular, can be quick to judge what's going on in their children.
Rather than assuming we know someone else's experience, we could shift our perceptions into questions. Instead of saying, `I know you're hurting,' we could ask, `Are you feeling hurt?' This allows us to connect with the other with no risk of misunderstandings.
"It's always wise to raise questions about the most obvious and simple assumptions."
-- C. West Churchman
"To assume is to be deceived."
-- Yiddish proverb
6 comments:
nice quotes and affirmations below too.
its easter monday here so a public holiday means we have today off work, nice to laze about.
Never assume - all you do is make an "ass" of "u" and "me"!
Hey Alice - thanks for your funny comments. If I could sing, I'd sing you the winning song of the day but you'll have to settle for a comment instead...
If you play my You Tube video's in church, I might end up burning in a hot place... or you might - be careful! Don't ever say I didn't warn you :)
It's nice to have you aboard, thanks for not abandoning ship!!!
those are good quotes, indeed..
That's so simple, and so true. We can't know what another person is really thinking, and yet so often we behave and direct our actions as though we do.
Very insightful.
I love those quotes...and yes we should never assume ...you know what they say about that....and to listen to truly listen is a gift....very thought provoking...thank you
Such a simple words yet not as simple to implement in everyday life.
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