Struggles are part of all of our lives. This time, many college students are struggling with school related areas such as studying for finals, planning vacations, and looking for summer jobs. Others may have family issues, relationship problems, or financial difficulties. Whatever the struggles are, no two people are experiencing the same situation and ,therefore, don't know the other's story.
In today's society, many people make an attempt to turn their own experiences into the same situation someone else is dealing with in order to help. I will be the first to admit that I have done this and I now realize that this may not be the best approach in helping with another's struggles. Unless the bond between the two of you is extremely strong, everything may not be able to be talked about and all the facts may not be presented. In cases when you're a bystander, situations like this may have you judging and assuming what the other person is experiencing and going through. I had a tendency to do this, but I have gotten much better at this. I don't know everything that goes on in someone else's life, and I definitely do not expect to. If I am asked to provide my perspective and help then I will, otherwise I make an attempt not to "judge the book by its cover." It's not fair to put myself in another's shoes when I have not shared the same experiences to form opinions.
To lighten the mood...
Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then when you judge them, you'll be a mile away and have their shoes :)
Why would you wanna walk in someone else's shoes? They might not fit!
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