Today has not been in any way remarkable. I went to church, I often do, and was quite unashamedly accepted by some new people I met who, refreshingly, seemed to see nothing out of the ordinary about me.
Reflecting on this wholly positive experience, it occurred to me, therefore, that when you are not in good mental health it is very easy to misinterpret things that are done or said by others siimply because you feel vulnerable. Not surprising really, but perhaps a little harsh on those around us who shouldn't have to choose each single word so carefully to avoid upsetting you that they forget what the conversation was about in the first place. Yes, on careful reflection, I believe I have been subconsciously guilty of creating an environment in which those closest to me feel they are 'treading on eggshells'! I am going to work on this and try and improve it.
Based upon my experiences this morning, and the reflections that followed, I conclude this short addition to my blog with a 'note to self'. Make sure you see the positives in the unremarkable and try to discount those encounters you perceive to be negative - because they probably were never intended to be.
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