We All Have Different Variables

 

I believe the first time I ever heard the word variables was in algebra. It's interesting how one little variable can change an entire equation. The more I think about it, the more I realize how much that applies to life.

We are all a little like snowflakes. No two of us are exactly alike, yet we can always find something in common. We can relate to one another, share experiences, and understand pieces of each other's stories. But even when two people seem to be going through the same thing, different variables are at work.

The way we were raised, our gender, life experiences, circumstances, and even the things we carry quietly inside influence how we see the world, respond to others, and treat ourselves.

Comparing ourselves to someone else is a little like comparing two algebra equations without knowing all the variables. We may think we're doing better than someone else, or we may feel like we're falling behind. But how can we really know when we don't have all the information?

The important thing isn't to compare, but to relate. To find common ground while recognizing that each of us has a different set of variables.

That's a reminder to be a little slower to judge and a little quicker to understand. ❤️