Across the Fence

"Let them judge you, but remain victorious.

Let them criticize you, but remain wise.

Let them misunderstand you, but remain kind.

Let them hate you, but remain exceptional."

Matshona Dhliwayo

We each have a voice to either project or withhold.  We have two ears to listen with if we decide to do so.  With miscommunication, there is plenty of room for being misunderstood.  No one likes to be confused, nor do they enjoy being misunderstood.  

We have our opinions for which  we are entitled, but so does everyone else even when they are contradictory to our own.  We maintain respect and listen with both ears, but others criticize  without the return of respect.

Currently, I am disgusted with behaviors of certain officials, but I find myself disenchanted by the name calling that is being cast back across the fence.  Do we really need to heighten the drama of  misconduct or could our energy be invested in positive action.  There are many who are living in the moment while preparing for positive change and I applaud them greatly.

****"It is a mere needless thing to fight with ignorance with all your true strength except you can educate and change ignorance with wit and wisdom."  Ernest Agyemang Yeboah