There was once a time in my life where I felt I knew everything and though in a nice way, I did not accept other people's perceptive because I felt they were clouded by their mindset birthed by their environment and educational background. I had the superiority syndrome.
A relative of mine came over to my family house and boy it was an exciting time with her.
She was an amazing high-spirited person, so full of love, life and the Holy Ghost and I loved her dearly.
After our morning devotion, we were all talking about a particular topic and everyone in the family was contributing their ideas.
I didn't want to say anything at first until after everyone had spoken then I would in my proud mind chip in my own glorious, indisputable, unmatchable opinion but I wasn't given that opportunity.
This my dear relative spoke with so much passion and excitement that gladdened everyone's heart. Instead of her majesty (myself) to be equally happy and take to heart what she said, I was there grinning... probably jealous?
I knew what to say well enough but too egotistical to say it till my turn past but my relative didn't know as much as I did but she was humble enough to share her thoughts and she did so very beautifully and I failed to recognise that. Instead, I was looking for loopholes in her discussion so I could correct her and feel knowledgeably superior.
After the discussion was over, I was so cut to my heart. How could I be this proud? Why didn't I say what I knew? Why didn't I accept what she said?
And yes she was absolutely correct though I was too clouded with self righteousness and ego not to see it.
I learnt a lesson that day. I started talking to myself. I told myself "You are too wise not to see the wisdom in others, too humble not to accept the peculiarity of others, too beautiful not to see the beauty in others. Too prudent not to learn from other people no matter how advanced you are compared to them."
As a lady, understand that evreryone has something to give just as you do. Condition your heart to always be open up to ideas and wisdom from other people.
Don't be worried if you make a mistake, pick up yourself and keep running.
If you have beauty in you, you will see it in others as well.
Till next time, amazons 馃Ω鈥嶁檧锔忊潱
