"OH NO YOU DI-ENT!"

Throughout our lives we get to know many people very well. These people include our syblings, parents, spouse, children, friends, teachers, other relatives etc. We get to know them so well that quite often we feel like we know what they are thinking. Granted, after being around someone for a long time and observing behavior, we may be pretty good at predicting their behavior. Regardless of how accurate we may become in predicting outward behavior, we do not KNOW what another person is thinking or feeling. If we want to know then we should ask them. To assume we know what someone is thinking and why, is rude and often being a bit arrogant. The reality is we do not know. To act or behave otherwise is to treat them with utter disrespect. You may see me standing alone and just KNOW I'm feeling lonely, when actually I'm feeling  humbled and inspired by the view before me. Don't act on self-absorbed judgements of others. It only leads to trouble, offense and the need to make a lot of relational repairs! "Oh no you di-ent!"