UNSETTLING

October 19, 2012

I had a set of plans for the day and it did not include working. But one of the other workers called in and now I must change my plans.  This is unsettling to me.  Not so much because I must be in the office this afternoon and early evening, but because of the inconsideration on the part of the staff who called in, and has done so quite regularly.  I'm wondering what this staff would have done if she had been told others had plans that could not be changed and couldn't cover for her?

People's failure to consider others is disturbing to me.  Is it selfishness, immaturity, lack of insight into how their behavior impacts others, or possibly all of these, depending on the person and circumstance?  It is something that I certainly must monitor in myself, for I am sure I have been guilty of actions that prove to be inconsiderate.  Most often it has not been my intention, but I'm certain my focus on my own needs or viewpoint has led to such occasions.  This is unavoidable, I think, if we are part of the human race!  The best I can do is to try and be aware, consider how my actions and decision might impact others and be quick to rectify it, apologize, work it out as best as possible when it occurs.

Today I read something on Facebook entitled "Cowboy Wisdom", posted by the folks at Texas Hill Country.  One of the pieces of wisdom said, "The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm.  The colder it gets, the harder it is to swaller".  Guess that's what I'm talking about when I find myself "unsettling" others.

And please let me know if I unsettle you!

Millie