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am glad that no one is exactly like me. I like being unique!
The differences between me and everyone else bring
beauty and excitement to my experiences, just as the different colors
in the world bring brilliance to my life.
How boring life would be if we were all the same! Each person
I meet brings a feature to my life that is different from
anyone else.
I realize that each person is a product of his or her unique
experiences. Our various perspectives of the events in life
shape our thoughts, actions, and personality.
I have patience for others because I realize that
they cannot possibly know exactly what I know. They have different experiences,
learn different things, and react uniquely to the same situations.
If it seems that others do not understand me, I accept it,
because I am unique! Others can sympathize with me and know
what I am going through, but they cannot feel exactly the
same.
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For these reasons, I strive to
strengthen my communication skills so we can better understand
each other. I try to step back from my perspective and see
their unique view of things, too.
I acknowledge that the familiar saying, "You cannot
truly understand someone until you walk a mile in their shoes," is
true and I keep that in mind when communicating with others.
Today, I strive to feel a greater understanding of the
true differences between others and me and I appreciate
the way those differences bring a greater richness to my
life.
Answer
These Soul-Searching Questions:
- Do
I get angry when someone doesn't agree with me?
- Have
I ever felt frustrated when someone didn't understand
my feelings?
- What
can I do to help bridge the gap between others and
me?
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