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   It is so easy for us to take one look or listen to ones statement.  And then, immediately judge a person or situation based on what we see or what someone has told us.  I, myself have been soooo guilty of this in the past.  Yet, time and time again, I have learned that basing judgement on what someone has told me is never really accurate.  I have formed very close ties with people who were, in the past, individuals I was apprehensive of.  Apprehensive, only because of my belief regarding someone else’s statements or looking at what was on the surface.  In the same breath, some of the people I respect the most today, were some of the ones I most feared in the past.  Think about it, how often do we base our judgement on our own personal experiences?  It is said, that every person that crosses our path in life is meant to be— whatever the reason (good or bad).  So what happens when we block someone, all because of what we’ve heard or how they look or seem?  Or because of our initial perception of them, based on nothing but— OUR OWN PERCEPTIONS?  It is really not a fair way to live.  It is unfair for the other person and unkind on our part.  Some of the best friendships and most successful business partnerships have been formed all because the individuals allowed each other to be in their lives, receiving one another with an open mind.

   Likewise, never be afraid to speak your mind and correct someone’s wrong perceptions if you’ve had good dealings or a pleasant, first hand experience with someone they have a concern about.  Age and experience have taught me that living with principles and virtues is the only way we will make it, all the way to our demise.  Once we get comfortable with who we are, a trait gained through living lifes ups and downs, (while learning from experience), will we really learn the act of being confidently vocal.  It is okay to defend people.  Speaking our mind in honesty, control and responsibility in conveying even our most angry and violent thoughts, is one of the most liberating qualities one can possess.  What I am certain of;  To the human mind, perceptions are easily truth.  But this is factually faulty and superficial.  The challenge is to look beyond perceptions.
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