Assumptions

Assumptions, truly are horrible things.

However, it is, in most situations, nearly impossible to not make an assumption.

It is human nature to desire conclusion to desire closure and to desire information. So, it would make sense that we seek these things with the information that has been given to us.

Many times the assumptions we make about people, places, things, ideas, thoughts and stuff are not anywhere near the truth nor are they logical.

We live in such a self-centered world - and for good reason.

I don't know who is reading this right now, I don't know what you're doing, and I don't know what you're thinking. All I know is my life and my mind.

Therefore, the conclusions I draw will probably be about me.

I work so hard to not be one of those people. I try so hard to not make assumptions. Yet, I do it.

And often times once the assumption has been made, and things have happened to further confirm this truth - we begin to believe that our assumption is fact. After all, the conclusion only makes sense.

Then when you make a statement about 'your assumption' - people look at you like you are from another planet. As, your thought is nowhere near the truth.

So, then, how do we keep ourselves from making assumptions?

Do we stick our nose where it doesn't belong and ask questions to draw a more educated opinion? Do we just choose to not care about it, and distance our self? But, what if the situation directly involves you?

How do you go from your assumption to actual fact?

I don't know - maybe I should try and find a book that addresses this universal problem.

~Stephanie