I had a conversation with a woman who has had some experiences very much like my own. I could totally identify with where she had been, where she was at and what she had done to deal with her life circumstances (recently). But, I also had this feeling - I believe it was fear. I had a fear that our experiences were alike so therefore we were alike and, honestly, I didn't like where she was going (in her thoughts, on her life path, etc.). It took me a while to really think through it, to realize that she wasn't me, I have choices and her reality is not my reality.
It's hard when you look at someone and see yourself, but I think it is really important to be wary of comparisons. Don't be blind to the fact that - yes, there are similarities and yes, you could go down that path...But remember to take a breath and say to yourself - I have a choice. And it doesn't matter if she or anyone else sees the comparisons and thinks we are the same. I'm the one that determines that. I get to decide who I am and what I do. I may do things like you but I am not you and your thinking that I am, doesn't make it so...
Be wary of comparisons. They can send you down a path that you don't need to be on. Keep your eyes open, talk to God and keep those that you trust and have your best interest at heart close by.
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