October 3, 2022

Don’t make assumptions! We create a lot of emotional drama and misunderstandings just by making assumptions and taking it personally. With just this one shift in operating, you can completely transform your life.

Not taking anything personally gives you immunity in the interaction that you have with other people; not making assumptions gives you immunity in the interaction that you have with yourself.

Almost all of our conflicts are based on making assumptions and then taking them personally.

An assumption is a thought you have that lacks evidence, clarity, or facts. This creates big drama because you don’t really know if something is true or not.

When we lack understanding and don’t have the courage, or take the time, to ask questions we make an assumption about the meaning. The way we keep ourselves from assumptions is by asking questions, because answers only exist to questions.

When we choose to step away from making assumptions this allows us to focus our attention on the truth, not on what we think is the truth. This shift allows us to face tasks as they are and see life, people, and situations clearly.

The day you stop making assumptions you will communicate clearly and cleanly. This choice will increase your influence and effectiveness in every area of life.

-Adapted by The Four Agreements