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All too often we run into people who think no one can do anything quite as well as they can. They will stand back and criticize a fine job done by someone else. It just isn't up to parr as far as they can see it and no one will ever convince them otherwise. The way I see it nobody does the same thing in the same exact way but both may get the job done and both jobs can be fine. Just not done the same way because what works for me does not work for you. Don't try to force your opinions down someone else's throat. Don't try to make your neighbor or co-worker an exact carbon copy of YOU. The fact that we are all different and have different ways of doing things is what makes things interesting. If we were all the same this would be a very boring world. We should all work on being more accepting of each other. We can't please everyone or be friends with everyone but we don't have to be sworn enemies either.
People aren't perfect, for sure this is true.
They don't always do what they say they will do.
By the same token they often aren't guilty,
Of commissions, omissions that some will deem filthy.
Nefarious crimes, using darkness for cover,
Lest someone find out and all is discovered.
While often it's true not all are trustworthy,
It just isn't fair to be in a hurry,
To lump all in together and say there you are,
One's as bad as another, the fruit don't fall far.
Common sense tells us in some situations,
Most mistakes are made with the bet of intentions.
Don't be too quick to be judging your neighbor,
For sure some day you may need his favor.
Decide for yourself what works for you,
And don't criticize what your neighbor will do.
No one does anything the same way as you,
And the truth to be told you don't want them to.
It's rare that you'll find one exactly like you.
A soul mate, a brother, the same through and through.
Most people are different, not exactly the same,
'Cause individuality is the name of the game.
Copyright © Judy Ball | Year Posted 2020
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