Meditations on God

You cannot assume other people will think about you in the same way or to the same degree that you think about them.

Most people are worried about themselves.

They are focused on their own lives, fears, and desires.

Do not assume malicious intent simply because you are overlooked, under-appreciated, or misunderstood, do

People are busy and life is difficult.

They may not necessarily mean to hurt you.

In fact, they may not even know that you are hurt.

They are too preoccupied with their own lives to think about you, let alone to want to do you harm.

It is not that you are insignificant.

Far from it.

It is merely that you are not often going to be the sole focal point in someone else’s life, nor are they likely to be yours.

Be slow to anger, but quick to understanding.

You will be happier in the long and short run.