DR. ANDREW BLACKWOOD - "Mind Reading" | Mental Health Moment
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Daddy, I didn’t tell you because you’re going to be so mad.
Just the other day, I came home to my daughter, who was a ball of tears. Daddy, I am so sorry. I used the sharp knife when you told me not to and I cut myself. I’m sorry I am going back to my room now.”
It turns out that even though her Mom had bandaged her finger, and the issue was dealt with, she was in her room crying for hours because she thought I’d be mad at her.
Of course I was disappointed that she didn’t follow my instructions but she was wrong about me feeling angry with her.
Do you every know with certainty how someone feels or what they think about you, without actually asking them? You’re not alone, I’ve done it too. Similar to attempting to predict the future, mind-reading isn’t possible, nor is it healthy.
It stops us from being courageous enough to have honest questions, most often because we fear negative consequences or rejection.
Let’s give others the chance to have their own thoughts and feelings and as important as it is to be loved and accepted by others, God will support us to handle the situations when others aren’t being kind or loving. Like Joshua, I encourage you to be of good courage and know that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
Andrew Blackwood can be reached on Facebook here @coachdrewcan
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