Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Two Sides to Every Story...

one of the most valuable lessons that i learned while in the shackles of the 'big dog' position at the school was that "there are two sides to every story". i actually learned that from deb as she continued to hear "my side" while keeping the open mind to the possible other perspectives.

very helpful. but also very easy to forget...especially when we'd like to think that our story is THE story in any given situation.

well, i had an interesting interaction today...good in the long-term probably...but it reminded me of the need to always be open to the bigger picture...and to the humility of using a wider lens than our own jaded view of people and circumstances.

unfortunately, i'm not sure that we are that good at doing this. especially if we prefer to be the center of our own kingdom...pretty much impossible to live in the wide open spaces of grace for each other when the throne seats one.

so, i guess it has me thinking...to be disciplined about respecting other perspectives...and to be vigilant at removing my own identity from the inability of others to do so.

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