As I get older the life lessons come full circle in a much shorter period of time. Yesterday was a valuable one. I opened my mouth widely and inserted my foot with force. Less than a week ago I tore into someone who was only seeing things from her point of view. I went on to tell her how narrow minded she was and that her way of life isn't for everyone blah, blah, blah. Fast forward 4 days later I, like a dumb ass, did the exact same thing. I probably wouldn't have noticed it if the person I called out didn't say anything and wasn't much brighter than I expected. She was and I spent a lot of time thinking about it. About how often the same thing happens to me. I'm pigeon holed all the time. It's bullshit. Why would I do that to anyone else?
What sticks with me out of all of this is that instead of writing me off as ignorant she put out her hand. I can truly say, now matter how small a gesture, this has changed my perception greatly. It not only has changed how I see her but it will likely change the way I handle things from this point forward. It's strange to think I've made it to almost 30 and no one has ever gone about things this way. It makes me wonder if all I've been doing for the last 28 years is talking over people instead of to them.
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