3rd August 2024
How many times have you got or given unsolicited advice?
On most occasions, it gets an unfavourable response.
There can be positive or negative reasons why people like to interfere in other people’s lives. Sometimes they want to help. Some people may see themselves as helpful or supportive, and they may genuinely believe they are doing someone a favour by offering advice or trying to solve their problems.
Some people may get a sense of satisfaction or fulfilment from being able to help others, and they may think that they are more needed or important if they can offer assistance.
However, on the negative side, some people want to interfere in others’ lives to shape or control the outcome. They may want things to happen in a certain way and believe they can influence the situation by getting involved.
They may interfere in others’ lives for their own benefit rather than for the benefit of the person they are trying to help.
They may have their own goals or motivations that they are trying to achieve through their interference.
Some people also have a lack of boundaries. They may not understand or respect the boundaries of others, and they may interfere in others’ lives without realising that they are overstepping. It is essential to recognise that everyone has the right to make their own decisions and live their lives.
I am reminded here of a real life incident,
A young boy was sitting on a park bench munching on one candy bar after another.
After the 6th one, a man on the bench across from him said, “Son, you know eating all that candy isn’t good for you. It will give you acne, rot your teeth, and make you fat.”
The young boy replied “My grandfather lived to be 90 years old.”
“Oh?” replied the man. ” Did your grandfather eat 6 candy bars at a time?”
“No” replied the Little one, “But he minded his own business!!”
Great piece of advice indeed.
Children, at times they make the most simple & apt remarks.
“Never judge people because we don’t know their whole story & the battles they are fighting,”
it is not fair to judge someone based on limited information or a single aspect of their life.
Everyone has a unique background, set of circumstances, and personal experiences that shape their actions and behaviours.
Without knowing the full context of someone’s life, it isn’t easy to fully understand their motivations or actions.
Don’t offer unsolicited advice,
Learn to mind your own business & stay blessed forever!