I prefer to see the positive side of things and give people the benefit of the doubt.
Recently, I had a discussion with an employee about her perception of others' actions towards her. She felt - persecuted is a bit too strong of a word, but picked on is so elementary school - strongly questioned for her responses to the question of how the regional office could better assist those out in the field.
This particular employee is a stellar worker who willingly helps others in her career field and shares data and templates easily with her colleagues. She felt that the regional office doesn't appreciate her input.
When she described what happened at a recent training session, I saw it in a different way. The questions being asked of her struck me as complimentary of her knowledge, skills, and abilities.
I shared my thoughts with her, including that maybe they were looking to recruit her to the regional office at some point, and she admitted that perhaps she should take things in a more positive light.
Our perceptions of our environment and others' words and actions are a result of our perspective on the world. And our perspective is what we reflect to the world, which in turn becomes our mirror, reflecting it back to us.
What are you reflecting to the world today? How is your perspective affecting your perception of the situation?
Until next time, Namaste!
