The
Essence of Human Relations
As we go about our various daily
activities, we are impacted by the presence and activities of others, whether
they are physically nearby or more distant.
Actions, previously taken by others have left physical, mental, and
other legacies, which will come into play…just as actions taken by ourselves
are doing…and will continue to do. The degree to which those many and varied
actions were undertaken with substantial consideration for future impact on
others, will usually be felt by those inheriting the situation. In other words, thinking about others, as we
go about our business, may bring about unforeseen advantages to many, in the
future.
Awareness of such facts, in life, plays a
substantial role in our human relations.
This fact alone, it would seem, should help to bring about some steady improvement in human life
experience……….but, just as we begin to embrace positive thoughts, along this
line, we may think of experiences with others, that do not, quite, go like
that. Desiring (perhaps a little too strongly) the kind of uplifting relations
that add so much to life, awareness of someone who might appear insensitive (or worse) to the needs of
others, can mess up your day. It may cause you to reflect on the very value of others around you.
Most of us try to avoid judging others…it
is a fundamental credo that is worth keeping, always…but one that may, at
times, be hard to appreciate. Some people…when
it comes down to some pretty serious matters…just don’t seem to be thinking of
anything or anyone but their own, intimate, immediate desires.
We may try to make such individuals aware
of their foibles, but, usually, to no avail.
A determination, to relentlessly follow their previously programmed
agenda, will probably prevail. When such an experience, in life, appears on a
very basic, profound level we, necessarily, associate such a person with traits
we’d rather live without. This is quite
natural. We should avoid the company of
those we are just not comfortable around. On the other hand, such a person may have
worth we just can not find…in a place far from us. Coming into contact with
those, we do not really care to be around, is, generally, something that can be
avoided…we should assume reasonable responsibility for such events, if
possible. Also, protecting ourselves
from this, in the future should involve the proper use of our resources,
without obscuring our continuing appropriate levels of sensitivity…some people may be “adjusting”
their “positions”, even as we
witness it. Proper distance is always a
critical part of all relations.
See: Essence
of Security/Presence of Security
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