I learned…That we cannot change people.We can only learn to accept them. Change our perspective. Change ourselves.But sometimes accepting them is hard.Especially when these people are trying to change you.I think that’s where the challenge lies…They’ll teach you patience.But being human, our patience has a limit.They’ll teach you compassion. And understanding.Because it may be their own fears and frustrations that make them want to control you.But…How do you learn to understand another person if you, too, are suffering?This, to me, is another challenge.And I am yet to find the answer.
I learned…That sometimes, people take advantage too much of their freedom to speak.Speaking ill of others. Speaking to hurt them…Put them down. Make them feel less of themselves.Sometimes, we are tempted to utter back hurting words.For revenge. Because our ego has been hurt. So we have to hurt theirs, too.But sometimes…It is best to just swallow words thrown at us.Swallow them hard. Swallow them whole.And not speak at all.To show them that we know better.Because we know that hurtful words can never be forgotten.And their impact is enough to bring damage to another person.
I learned…That some people will choose to leave.But some will remain.Sometimes, because they have to.And sometimes, because they choose to.To pick us up. To make us soar high.To help us persevere when we want to give up.Or…Just to be there. Make their presence felt. And make you feel that you’re not alone…These people are gems. And they are meant for us to keep.To cherish. Treasure. Love…Gifts from Heaven above.
People…
Like you and me.
