This morning, while I was unloading the dishwasher, an idea popped into my head. What would my life be like if I always assumed that good intention was behind every person’s behavior?
I know: crazy, right? How is that even possible? Obviously it isn’t always true. What would happen if you’re not on your guard? What peril might you set yourself up for, if you’re not paying attention to the risk?
I can counter that by asking: when did any of us become more resourceful when we are tensed up in caution or locked up in fear?
Make no mistake, this is new frontier for me. I don’t always assume good intention. Just ask my husband. 🙂 I’m not coming from the high ground here.
But, I am wondering what my life would be like if I came from the place of assuming good intention.
Maybe, just maybe…..it’s more about who I would become, rather than what they might do to me if I’m not on my guard.
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