How we see ourselves and how others perceive us can be poles apart.
This is something that I have had challenges with over the years and I’m sure many of you can also relate to.
This isn’t new, I’m sure, as many conversations have, over time, highlighted the fact that communication often breaks down when we fail to see or consider everyone’s point of view.
Society has conditioned us to have an opinion, to often become outspoken and to challenge authority.
This approach can lack empathy, compassion and good old fashion manners, which is something often witnessed in public, in our towns and cities. We now see such shenanigans on our roads and motorways – it’s known as ‘Road Rage’. Sound familiar?
One of my loyal social media followers from a far away land wrote last week – “I often read your columns. I think what you write about is valid everywhere. You see life with open eyes = inspiration.”
Seeing myself as ‘inspiring’ was not how I perceived myself in this column, as my aim has always been to add colour, bring a smile and the odd chuckle to the loyal readers and followers.
Therefore, it just goes to show that my view may be perceived differently by others.  Lesson learned.