Walk in Another Man's Shoes

"Look through my eyes, do as I do, be as I be, walk in my shoes and hurt yo feet" ~ DMX

If only we could see the world through another's perspective...
How one person views the world may be completely different than how another does.

All the events, whether tragic or joyous, painful or beautiful, that have unfolded during our lives make us who we are. How different the events in each other's lives are makes us see the world through many perspectives.

If you grew up in the projects and all you ever saw in your life was poverty, despair, and had come to the realization that this world was a cold, cold place early on in life, you will have a very different perspective than others. Particularly those who grew up in the suburbs with parents who make a good salary and they are able to get whatever they want.

I think this is what creates a large separation between people, especially of different classes. The poverty stricken tend to have a much more bleek outlook on life, while the rich tend to think the world is all roses. If only we could switch roles for just a day, and we would all be better off.

There is no understanding of others anymore. It's all self centered, and if you don't have any problems in the world, no one else should either. But sadly it doesn't work that way. If some people only knew the half of the experiences of the less fortunate, they would understand why they have some issues. Me included. Not to say that I grew up in the projects, thats not the case at all. I've just had alot of bad experiences to deal with.

If you can't relate, then you can't understand the struggle. If you don't understand the struggle, you don't believe it really exists.

Out to go get back on the grind,
Blue aka 1 Breath