It’s tough, sometimes, to make sure that what is said is true communication and not some form of self-aggrandizement. That kind of thing can take many and varied forms, and can creep into conversations both verbal and written, even when one tries very hard to guard against such.
When the one who hears or reads such adds into it the natural biases and experiences of his or her life, an opinion is sometimes formed that was not at all what the speaker or writer intended for the listener or reader to understand.
Once the misunderstanding gets this far, it sort of takes on a life of its own, unless both the communicator and the one communicated take measures which prevent that. Trust, understanding, empathy, and genuine concern for the other are paramount in the quelling of the rising tide of misunderstanding and distrust.
You, the reader, may have no clue why I’ve written this today. I know, and as I ponder recent events, I am more and more convinced that those things found in the sacred writings of Christianity having to do with human relationships are just as pertinent to life and living today as they were when they were written. I shudder to think of a world without trust, love, forgiveness, and understanding.
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