I'm excited about the change I made in my life nearly 4 years ago when I moved to Rexburg. I lost 40 pounds by becoming active and eating better. I think I've made the mistake more than once since then of not being understanding of why others couldn't do the same. I've been self-righteous on occasion. This thought, then, really touched me:
"The one thing more difficult than following a regimenis not imposing it on others"~ Marcel Proust
(1871-1922)
Thank you, Marcel. This thought also comforts me when I see drivers coast through stop signs, pedestrians meander outside the crosswalks, or even shoppers cut in line in a hurry to get through the checkout. Live and let live, right? It's as if I'm now able to say, "I think I know better but I don't know your circumstances so I'll hold forth on the judgement and -- even though I don't hold 'Mother Mary' in as high esteem as the Beatles seem to -- just let it be".
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I often have to remind my self that everyone is just doing the best they can --even those lazy bums who don't put their carts in the cart corral at Walmart.
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