62. Treading a fine Line

Recently I came across this message…Knowledge is knowing what to say, wisdom is knowing whether to say it or not. This was so appropriate for a situation I had unknowingly created, by speaking up at the wrong time. Since then, it has made me think before sharing my thoughts aloud and so has consciously changes my behaviour, hopefully for the better. Wisdom seems to emerge easily, when we’ve been burned enough times!

Now I find that when I listen as an observer rather than assume that I have to contribute an opinion, it becomes quite freeing. This helps me to avoid trying to find solutions and take responsibility, mostly without being asked for it! When dealing with close family however, there really is a fine line between being helpful and being seen as uncaring. Perhaps could this be the reason why we pick up some inappropriate behaviour patterns, in the guise of excessive caring?

Maintaining good human relationships is a mine field and can be exhausting! Creating unintentional hurt and pain is inevitable, as none of us can read other people’s thoughts or mind. Being aware of our own thoughts is often a challenge in itself, which could be the reason why our unfiltered words cause friction.  Practising an attitude of forgiveness towards each other could be the ‘wisdom’, to treading this fine line. After all, it takes ‘two to tango’, doesn’t it?