We’re more than just a role

I’ve noticed that many people get stuck in the habit of viewing some people in their lives as just existing within the role they represent to that person. It’s a childlike way of viewing people; like a child assuming that their teacher ceases to exist outside of their classroom in a way. People who are grown up but who still can’t envision their parents as anything more than that, for instance. We’re all complex people with multiple layers to our lives, and it would be nice if more adults took the time to remove that cloak of the familiar role that they view each person with, long enough to be able to see that person as a completely separate individual with a whole history and their own life experiences behind them. I think making a conscious effort to do this would enable each of us to be more patient and tolerant, not to mention becoming less judgemental.

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Oh the irony

Aug 30, 2020 at 11:13am

A judgy person being judgemental about people they think are judging others. You are not in other people's heads - you have no idea how they see others.

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I think one of the most important

Aug 30, 2020 at 2:36pm

Life lessons is - Don't assume.
There could be factors you're not aware of and might not even be able to imagine.

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@Oh the irony

Aug 30, 2020 at 6:11pm

I’m not assuming anything. My opinion is based completely on what people actually say out loud. Obviously I don’t think I’m “inside people’s heads” lol.

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Simple Minds

Aug 31, 2020 at 9:02am

I started to view my parents as actual people when I was about 15. My siblings still just see them as mum and dad. They talk about them as if their existence is merely an extension of them. They are the most selfish people I’ve ever met. I feel sorry for my parents because they play into it a little instead of flying the coop which in my opinion they should have done many years ago. Now that they are retired, my wish for them is to move away somewhere and make some friends and just exist happily as themselves and not just exist to parent their adult children. They’ve earned it. I also used to daydream in class about what the teachers did on the weekend. It was fun to imagine the assholes being complete losers. I had a turbo c*nt of an English teacher and I used to just want to pull her aside and ask “do you ever get laid?”

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Okay I get it!

Aug 31, 2020 at 11:35am

Father forgive me I am a sinner and weak man on my best day these days. Your a loving forgiving and truly powerful spirit who has taken from their busy business to to reprove me. I let you down and now I must start turning 180 in another direction back to you and back to living where I've yet to in this life, a home that love calls home also. I will make more mistakes on my quick paced journey I am ready to let go and let you decide who is best for me in my life from now on. Please Father remember I am very stubborn, picky and selective when choosing my love interest they must be very unique. Please keep my last heart felt friend safe and find her another more opportunity to find love. Please forgive me and don't give up just yet.

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