Pesky Perspective

Sometimes… when you need a new outlook… you need to look out of a new pair of eyes. You may be thinking that you’re THE BOMB, but when neither you nor anyone else has seen your “fuse” for years that is clearly not the case. When you walk tall, but smell like big shit… know that it’s only a matter of time before some puts you in your place. And if that’s the case, you deserve what you got.

I had a moment today, when I sought advice from a colleague… and what she said to me was so much better than what I could have asked her for. She politely… and subtly put me in my motherfuckin place. I don’t know that she meant to do so, but I am so grateful that she said what she did, because it was exactly what I needed to hear. Sometimes when you really need to put things into perspective… you have to seek a perspective other than your own. As I sat there, reeling from the moment that transpired I realized that... getting knocked down, let me know that I aint at the top, but reminds me that I have a lot of work to do before I get there.

Perspective is a pesky thing… it’s your own, and no one can see yours, which can be a gift, or source of peril. Wisdom is granted, not taken - don’t take insight for granted - and use what you got to get where you’re supposed to be. HOLLA.

He Said, She Said...

“If you yourself are a few cards short of a full deck, perhaps you should spend a lil less time tryn to tell everyone else how to shuffle!”

Aint it true? Why is it always the one with the least bit of sense, who insists on sowing wisdom in the circle? Maybe I’m cynical… and think that only smart people should speak… but I know I’m not alone in that?

Yes, yes, there are lessons to be learned everywhere… I remember this one time a challenged girl was in my Sunday School class… and in my immaturity I was not as polite I was taught to be. But my Sunday School teacher said “She is making a joyful noise unto the Lord… and the Bible says, make a joyful noise.” I say that to say this… I have forever been haunted by that moment… and often remember – in times of annoyance or hilarity at the expense of others - that it really is not about me… and though I have my opinion, my perspective, is not the important one… but neither is anyone else’s. CanIkeepitreal?

“Don’t ever make the mistake of thinking that you’re significant.”

So to the young person… who was trying to tell me what to do… BUMP YOU… you’re perspective aint sheeeit. And that bit of noise, brought ME some joy. HOLLA.