Understanding

If I were a super hero character, it would be Noah Bennett from the Heroes series. My gift is understanding which is a wonderful gift and has helped me greatly in life but at times I rarely use it. It is usually when I should use it I choose not to am blind to see I need to use it.

I know I have blogged occasionally about the couple I live with, Mr & Mrs Person. Who are a wonderful couple and spend most of the year in Africa where they live & work. They can be rough around the edges and very socially awkward, so much so their children lament getting along with them and interacting with them. A couple times when they are home I have spent time trying to talk with them and understand them and it helps me to get along well with them. Tonight I spend a bit of time asking Lori questions and getting her insight on how she operates & thinks. She was very open and shared much. I completely understood what she was talking about and more than anything it gave me insight into who she is and why she does what she does.

After talking with Lori I realized I no longer be upset with her when I don't understand why she is constantly playing out music or has the T.V. on and why she thinks the way she does and why she operates the way she does. I understand why she struggles with her certain things and how she looks at the world. I understand why she talks about the environment & other issues the way she does. Do not get me wrong I am not saying I completely understand everything about this woman. I do not and will not and she is still mysterious in many ways. I am saying from what I understand of human behavior I have a lot of insight into why she does certain things & how she approaches things. After learning what I have learned I cannot help but look at her with humility & compassion. The next time she does something that annoys me I know I won't be critical. I will realize she is struggling with her issues and I will pray for her.

Their children are amazed at how I can live with them. I am amazed they spend their lives not trying to understand those closest to them...maybe one day they will learn or try. Maybe I get to play a part of that happening...