Not Everything Is About Us

"What if people are doing the best they can?"

Brene Brown

We become annoyed with our family, friends or co-workers when they do not live up to our expectations.  At times we may believe they are irritating us deliberately which creates angst within ourselves.  Dr. Brene Brown is a researcher, speaker and author who thoroughly explores this topic.

While discussing empathy, compassion, and boundaries, Brene Brown inquires, "What if people are doing the best they can?"  We don't need to make their situation about us, taking it too personally.  The present moment is shedding light about them, offering us an opportunity to respond with understanding.  

When we replace judgement with kindness,  we actually feel better about ourselves.  We do not digest misplaced anger which distances us from others.  When we do not personalize the situation, we are able to be a witness the life in someone else's shoes.  Not everything is about us.