It seems obvious but not to some: you are flawed. It is important to know that. People who think they are perfectly fine create havoc around them; for they are not aware how they “mess” up. And the people who they impact in the process.
The better you are aware of your proclivities, the less this happens. Each person is prejudiced. The word comes from pre judge. The only question is to what extent. Each person has leanings in one direction. The better you are aware how you actually think and feel about certain things, the less you become prejudiced.
Words are always one sided. There is always another side to the story. Unfortunately sometimes you do not have the chance to rectify the situation. Sometimes the damage has been done with words expressing one side of a situation.
Civility has a purpose. Your rough edges get smoothed out. Manners seem to (???) gone out the window. Parents are not teaching manners. They ought to. Pleases and thank yous are always important. Telling someone you have messed up, blew this situation is always helpful.
When Jesus was asked how many times should you forgive a person he said, Seventy times seven. The fact is you are flawed and so is your fellow man. When he/she makes a mistake we are commanded to forgive that person.
That commandment produces compassion in others. Yes, each of us remind us of that fact it is easier to forgive others of their transgressions. We all fall short of the mark. And there is no getting around that. So next time some one makes a mistake let it go. You will be happier. And so will the person.
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