Feel.

that was beautiful jake and well said!

Thanks Jake,

A good reminder for those who would like to pass judgement or say hurtful things to others.

All I can say is thank you!

that's a beautiful poem :) everyone can relate to it :)

Too many do not think about the other people around them let alone the people close to them or even themselves. We all need to remember that everybody has had and still have their trials and tribulations to deal with and if we all helped each other then this would be a much better earth to live on. Wonderful post :)

In lighter ways... the same sentiments from my post here can be translated into simple things... like instead of jumping into a story's particular comment thread and saying "Hey Mr/Mrs X --- you are wrong and here is why..." sometimes (and not all the time) it pays to step back and say "Hey Mr/Mrs X --- is this what you mean by this? Or do you mean this?"



More openness. Less closed mindedness. I, personally, notice that sometimes we are too busy jumping to conclusions of our own rather than stepping back and letting the first person -- the author (as it would be on EP) stand on his / her own feet and giving them the chance to "explain" a point that may be muddy or lost on the individual. Instead we jump into "challenge" mode... and often in that case, everyone loses.

What a poewrful post Jake. What world this could be if we all stopped being concerned only with our own story and feelings for even just a moment.

Thank you Jake! This is a beautiful reminder!

Marji... I think that is a very special thing you have shared and I know that you have had some "troubled" times on EP over the last year or so.



I really want to compliment you on what you have said here -- this is exactly what I hope to see and encourage. You have outright said that you do not want other to judge less they have walked a mile in your shoes, but that you too, must keep this in mind when considering others.



That shows a lot of growth and I am so happy to see it -- it is growth that we all need to do and, much like trees, growth is slow and only happens over time. And since we can never truly walk in another's shoes... well then, we can never truly judge... only CONSIDER.



Thank you, Marji, for stepping up and sharing so boldly.

We can all just take a moment to breathe and remember... sometimes we need to think a little less about ourselves, a little less about what we think and instead think about the sum parts of the whole... which means thinking over other people too.



Thanks for reading and sharing Angelwings...

What an inspiring and thought provoking message to share with us as the holidays wrap up, and the end of a year is upon us. Encouragement and a compassion for all mankind goes a long way- particuliarly in these circumstances of so much violence and distrust of others who are not like us.

I wish for peace and an everlasting hope that tomorrow brings us closer together, instead of further apart. Bless you Jake, for posting this.

To much understanding. To much love. And to too much good stuff. ;)

All something to look forward to in 2010. Thanks for stopping by Jazylyn.

Wow, I haven't been on EP in a while now, and when I read " I wish people could feel how they make others feel" I immediately clicked on it and didnt expect to read that. Thank you for the most beautiful thing I have ever read, Ihave so many people I am going to share it with. Thank you so much. A great way to start the new year... W0w-powerful!!!!!!!!!

I live in tj mex. Im a wh 40 something fm. Im on unemployment and live here for cheap rent. Its hard to live as that poam would sugjust. I do what i can but the fact is u couldnt do enough for the people i run across. They set up situations to get past ur guard. Things id see as a chance orrcurance come to find out has been the plan. I still am myself, a caring person. It gets old to have to second geass there every move. I know it happens every where. Rich or poor, it just gets old. Lilqueen

Sister... first to draw attention to that specific line. I am glad that there was something embedded here that reached out to you.

I liked the verse about seeing the drunk and the fact that he might be a vet. An old friend was really into something called a Course In Miracles and one of the things that she learned and taught me was to give people credit for all the things that they accomplish that we have no knowledge of. That verse reminded me of that. I must admit that I am not in the mood to read all the comments so someone might have already pointed this out.

or at least tall poppies! ;)

I wish more people would embrace this... thank you for sharing seeds of empathy...here's hoping they grow into mighty oaks.

Bravo EP Jake....beautifully said.

Ladee...



I am thinking not just good thoughts -- but great thoughts for you and yours! And I am sure I am not alone in that sentiment here on EP.

Angels... I think you miss some of the embedded point here... I actually don't disagree with you as I don't think anyone can actually truly walk a mile in another's shoes. It just isn't really possible.



So no matter how much experience we share with someone else... we will never truly be them and we should never pass judgment.

Well said, most of us judge others from their appearences that we don't truly know their inner story, the best way is to know the person before we judge, but still it's wrong to judge a person

2010 offers a lot of opportunity on a million different fronts... maybe we can all do a little leg work to make sure any of the above finds a way into the day to day of the next 365. ;)

This poem touched me. As I am currently going through related troubles. Blessed be.

Thanks EP Jake,,,I am in much better health thank you for your concern,,,That means alot,,,and I do not mind if any of you could or wanted to read what I say to others,,,I do not hide from any of you,,,thanks again Mary

Wounds heal. But only if we want them to. Only if we let them. This is something so important to keep in mind.

Good story and reminder to all of us.

As Dr. M. Scott Peck (author of 'The Road Less Traveled' and 'A Bed By The Window' stated, we are all a part of the walking wounded of this world and it is better to walk through life with a crutch than not walk at all. Thank you EPJake for a great story for reflection.

Paco35

JP. Thanks for the buddhist perspective, always a good thing to keep in mind. Particularly when we think of peace.

Mary...



I am not "EP" as you allude to. Just one of many here -- and one who happens to be a part of this remarkable team that has created this place and the products which support it.



Your conversations are your own and transpire between you and only the other in your private messages and so forth. I hope that whatever those conversations are, they find you in good health.

Ur poem moved me, it made me FEEL