We’ve all heard versions of the Cherokee saying, “Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.”  The adage describes empathy, the ability to  identify with the experience of others based on our own. The more experiences we have, the greater our emotional I. Q

I was hurt by someone years ago.  Who it was or the situation doesn’t matter. Most of us know what it is to be deeply injured by someone.  Fortunately, I  knew  if I didn’t forgive the offender, I would never be whole.  I won’t say it was easy.  Forgiveness took years.  �