Today is Father's day.
I must admit, I am a very blessed woman in that my father is a really great dad.
(side note, my mom is a really great mom as well)
My dad and I definitely didn't always see eye to eye growing up, and still today don't see all things the same way.
But today on father's day, I am reminded of, at least, in my memory, the amount of patience and encouragement my dad always portrayed almost all of the time.
As well as, when I get frustrated with others, even still today, he is always mindful of the other point of view. Not so much in a devil's advocate way, but simply to remind me, that I don't know the other person's perspective, or what they've been through.
So I try to be that person, who instead of getting angry, or just disregarding the other person's perspective, listens, and at least tries to compromise, or understand at least a little part of their reasoning and logic.
I definitely do not succeed with this as often as I'd like...but hopefully, the older I get, and the more opportunities that occur for me to remember that not everyone sees things the way I do...even if I disagree...maybe I will take the time to hear them out, and relate to them.
Happy Father's day to all out there.
Sincerely,
Sarah Mac
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