My shortcomings vs your Defects!
“Whenever I dwell for any length of time on my own shortcomings, they gradually begin to seem mild, harmless, rather engaging little things, not at all like the staring defects in other people’s characters.” ~ - Margaret Halsey
May 6th, 2008 at 8:50 am
And vice versa…
Other people’s defects are insignificant in the grand scheme of life.
So, if we further expand upon Ms. Halsey’s commentary, dwelling on shortcomings and defects of self and others is less productive than looking for the good characteristics.
This is EASY to say. DIFFICULT to practice.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Inside our own heads we all really feel that we are a “special case”. What if we could start seeing others that way as well. I think when we really create value for others, we acknowledge more of their own view of themselves and help them to feel like a “special case” through how we treat them. Some of the people I value the highest in my life are those to whom I’m convinced I am special. The thing is, lots of people these folks know feel the same way. I hope all of my kids feel that they are my favorite. Thanks for what you’re doing Kirk - you rock brother!