Open Ears, and Open Mind

Self-reflection is a powerful tool. Lately, I’ve realized that maybe I’ve been too critical of others’ actions, and perhaps my attempts to help haven’t always landed well. Instead of controlling situations, I want to be more supportive. My desire to help shouldn’t come at the cost of respecting boundaries. While helping is important, learning from past experiences will help me offer support more effectively. I’ll continue to lend a hand, but with a more open mind and less judgment.

The walls we build, of thought and stone,
To keep the world familiar, known.
But truths untold may lie outside,
In paths we dare not open wide.

The tongue that’s quick to judge and scorn,
Misses the wisdom newly born.
For every path, however strange,
Holds beauty in a different range.

Let down the bars of black and white,
Embrace the spectrum, shining bright.
A melody with notes unknown,
Can paint a world yet to be shown.

Respect the choices, though unlike,
For in that difference, hearts ignite.
A tapestry of lives entwined,
Strength in the threads, of every kind.

So open ears, and open mind,
Let understanding be entwined.
For in the garden, blooms so bright,
Each flower adds its unique light.