I stepped out to get dinner. Returned to find his calls. I missed them. Without thinking twice, I messaged him, apologizing for being away, and not being able to pick up. He returned my messages, he is telling me, he is surprised.
Deep down, I understood, what he meant but feigned ignorance. I proceeded to ask him, why he is surprised. And he placed a call through to tell me with his voice. So I can hear him grinning with happiness at my sudden change of behavior.
Does he know? I take up the form of anything or anyone I have to relate with. As long as it makes them comfortable to be around me. Especially, if it makes them feel good about themselves. Isn't this how life should be? Shouldn't we all try to protect the other person's image, feelings, and emotional needs?. I think we should.
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You wouldn't be wrong if you call me a chameleon, I change, taking up the form of the environment. Like fluid, I do not get stuck in one image or appearance. I take up the shape of the container just the way my physics teacher explained the characteristic of water to us.
With this friend of mine, he complained, I ignore his calls, and never call back nor try to explain my reasons. This is someone I had told that he should understand, I could be busy anytime I don't answer his calls or messages. I guess he forgot. And when he brought it up, I paid attention to his pleads. He asked that I should at least, try to reach out and explain what the situation is anytime I miss his calls. He was quite convincing and I stored he pleads at the back of my mind.
Therefore, you can tell, why I had to message him, the moment I got back from the store and found his missed calls. I was doing what he asked of me, the last time we spoke. When he called to show his appreciation, I was pleased too. I am glad I made him feel his words meant something, and I heeded them.
Oh, I smiled, when I typed the last part. It makes me believe, we all can be happy, if the next person is happy. The energy is quite contagious. He made type this writing, without it, I don't think, I probably wouldy have had anything to talk to you about today.
No, probably, I would have bored you with, a movie, I had seen, just a few minutes before heading to the store. A movie that reminded me of the clear reasons, I had to stop looking up to a lot of people in my church. I am sorry, this is a story for another day. The movie's name is, Benedetta, by the way, you could see it. It's an interesting one, but, I don't think I'll see it again, because, it took my memory back to past pain.
Let's get back to my happy friend, tonight, I learned that, building a good relationship is possible. With all amount of sincerity, this event had made me think of it this way. I realized we could be who we are, and still open our arms to accommodate who other people are. All we have to do is try to always step out of ourselves, and put ourselves in their shoes. Through this means, we'll be able to see the world through their perspective. Then, we will better understand why they respond to circumstances and situations the way they do.
In finality, pay attention, to the next individual, they deserve as much love, care, and attention, as they can get. It's a beautiful world, spread love, beauty, and understanding wherever you go. Cheers. 💚