I would have had the exact same reaction as you, thinking it must be some flash, arrogant git taking liberties! I’m always checking that people who park in the disabled spaces have a blue badge displayed! At least you could say we are looking out for others! Don’t be hard on yourself, it’s the human condition. We are so constantly bombarded with instances of dreadful, selfish and nasty behaviour that if someone does something nice we are surprised!
Oddly, I saw a man in my local market town today who was wearing shorts and he had one of those metal artificial legs, and for some reason I felt the urge to shake his hand (I didn’t of course!). We all make snap judgements, perhaps we evolved that way, to quickly decide between friend or foe. The fact that you felt so bad shows what a lovely person you really are! x
Dear Andrew, the experience you have shared with us is a testament to your strength of character and compassion. The fact that you quickly recognized the experience of judging another (which we have all done throughout our lives), and took ownership of it, speaks volumes in the most positive way of your integrity. We can all learn an important lesson from your willingness to immediately recognize that what you presumed was happening was in actuality only a story, based on assumptions, that you were telling yourself. Please know that your honesty and compassion shines so brightly and makes our world all the better because of your presence in it. Thank you for sharing this experience with us, and may you and your precious Dougal enjoy your next great adventure, wherever it may take you both. With heartfelt gratitude, always, Nancye :-). P.S. ...and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, and/or a biscuit, along the way...
We’ve all been there and done that Andrew, something inside triggers the emotional build up and before you know it…
No real harm done and I am sure it was an eye opener for you to serve you well on future such occasions, should there be any!
Did I hear (read) that right? You may be off to Germany very soon? Yay, so happy for you my friend and fingers are crossed nothing prevents this long awaited trip taking place.
Oh I know exactly what you mean Andrew! It's a shock when you realise you're not practicing what you preach! I always try and behave the way I think others should, then it hits you like a bombshell when you realise you have just done exactly the same thing! At least you realised it in time and didn't embarrass yourself! That would have been a lifechanging moment!! But that's part of life and learning about yourself & realising you're only human after all and we all make mistakes which is the best way to learn about yourself! It can be very uplifting and mind blowing in fact to realise exactly what makes you tick! I'm still learning, I think we all do for the most part of our lives and I have to say that at this present moment in time, I'm very happy with myself but I know I still have much to learn! I'm contented with my lot!! Not going to get too serious, that would never do! I laugh more than I ever have, mainly so my BP doesn't soar!! Life's too short! Yawn!! But it is isn't it?! I'm determined to enjoy every single minute there is of my life from now on! Right, I'll stop boring you and tell you that following you for these past few years has been enlightening and really helped me believe it or not! For that I thank you enormously from the bottom of my heart! (really mushy but I don't care!) You're a wonderful human being, intelligent and solicitous (just looked that one up!!) Take care, much love to you and of course Dougal who Holly has got the hots for!! Hugs xxx
I would have had the exact same reaction as you, thinking it must be some flash, arrogant git taking liberties! I’m always checking that people who park in the disabled spaces have a blue badge displayed! At least you could say we are looking out for others! Don’t be hard on yourself, it’s the human condition. We are so constantly bombarded with instances of dreadful, selfish and nasty behaviour that if someone does something nice we are surprised!
Oddly, I saw a man in my local market town today who was wearing shorts and he had one of those metal artificial legs, and for some reason I felt the urge to shake his hand (I didn’t of course!). We all make snap judgements, perhaps we evolved that way, to quickly decide between friend or foe. The fact that you felt so bad shows what a lovely person you really are! x
Dear Andrew, the experience you have shared with us is a testament to your strength of character and compassion. The fact that you quickly recognized the experience of judging another (which we have all done throughout our lives), and took ownership of it, speaks volumes in the most positive way of your integrity. We can all learn an important lesson from your willingness to immediately recognize that what you presumed was happening was in actuality only a story, based on assumptions, that you were telling yourself. Please know that your honesty and compassion shines so brightly and makes our world all the better because of your presence in it. Thank you for sharing this experience with us, and may you and your precious Dougal enjoy your next great adventure, wherever it may take you both. With heartfelt gratitude, always, Nancye :-). P.S. ...and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, and/or a biscuit, along the way...
We’ve all been there and done that Andrew, something inside triggers the emotional build up and before you know it…
No real harm done and I am sure it was an eye opener for you to serve you well on future such occasions, should there be any!
Did I hear (read) that right? You may be off to Germany very soon? Yay, so happy for you my friend and fingers are crossed nothing prevents this long awaited trip taking place.
All the best sir,
Rog… :)
Be well & stay safe.
Oh I know exactly what you mean Andrew! It's a shock when you realise you're not practicing what you preach! I always try and behave the way I think others should, then it hits you like a bombshell when you realise you have just done exactly the same thing! At least you realised it in time and didn't embarrass yourself! That would have been a lifechanging moment!! But that's part of life and learning about yourself & realising you're only human after all and we all make mistakes which is the best way to learn about yourself! It can be very uplifting and mind blowing in fact to realise exactly what makes you tick! I'm still learning, I think we all do for the most part of our lives and I have to say that at this present moment in time, I'm very happy with myself but I know I still have much to learn! I'm contented with my lot!! Not going to get too serious, that would never do! I laugh more than I ever have, mainly so my BP doesn't soar!! Life's too short! Yawn!! But it is isn't it?! I'm determined to enjoy every single minute there is of my life from now on! Right, I'll stop boring you and tell you that following you for these past few years has been enlightening and really helped me believe it or not! For that I thank you enormously from the bottom of my heart! (really mushy but I don't care!) You're a wonderful human being, intelligent and solicitous (just looked that one up!!) Take care, much love to you and of course Dougal who Holly has got the hots for!! Hugs xxx