For a long time, I thought in black and white.
It turns out life doesn’t divide so neatly. “Good people” do bad things. “Bad people” do good things. I’ve seen both. I’ve been been both. It’s all different shades of the spectrum. There’s always more to it than meets the eye.
Reminders to self:
- Viewing all situations with curiosity and an open mind is essential.
- Find the why. There’s always a reason for someone’s behaviour (including yours). Take the time to establish the facts and see things from their perspective. Ask questions. Ask what you’re missing.
- Don’t react, respond – take a step back, assess, and then take action.
- See things as they are – see things in the full spectrum.
How has black-and-white thinking affected you in your life?
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