It was a beautiful Friday morning and I was in my shop already waiting to attend to my clients when I had an encounter with someone that left me thinking.
A conversation that was supposed to be simple, understandable and straightforward somehow created a sense.
Why? Because she got angry.
This woman is way older than me, have grown ups, very authoritative. The kind of authoritative that makes her words final. She claimed to be a woman of God hence nobody should talk.
While she was speaking to me, I listened. I truly did. But when it was my turn to talk not argue, not insult, just talk — she got angry.
She said I was not supposed to speak.
That I was challenging her.
That because she is a woman of God, I should keep quiet.
Now… make it make sense.🙄
How does being a woman of God relate with me speaking? Even the God she represents is approachable. He listens. He reasons. He gives free will. He doesn’t silence people for speaking.
My voice bruised something.
My face after the conversation.
I respect elders. But I also don't believe in intimidation. Respect shouldn't mean fear, I shouldn't shrink myself to protect someone pride.
And no matter how small every human deserves respect.
And as we grow old it's important to grow wiser too. Spiritual Maturity comes with humility.
But it's so sad that fools grow older too.
The woman's ego was crushed because she wasn't used to someone looking into her eyes and still remain calm . I wasn't intimidated by her.
I learnt something important from that experience, you can respect someone and still stand on your ground. Respect isn't fear.
