Scrambling as per the usual. Late night in the all night room, thinking too much. Someone told me some things about how I make them feel, and it was pretty powerful for me. Still processing what they had the courage to tell me– a girl I’m spending more time with. I won’t get into particulars, but I had heard some of what she said before, and it was hard to hear, but I really took it to heart. The unintended impacts we have are important to be aware of. She wasn’t angry, but she wanted to tell me how certain things that I say can make her feel small, even if it’s clear that’s not my intention. I don’t want any of my friends to feel that way, and I hate the fact it happens. What was most concerning is that I’ve been told this, or have seen this from myself, before.

I have many things I need to pay much better attention to, and I’m extremely grateful she took the time to share with me what was on her mind.

I’ll resume processing that later, once the buzz of this morning’s busy work quiets down, perhaps later in the afternoon.

Keep in mind your interactions, and consider what emotions are involved, and how they might evolve without signs. Be mindful of your impacts and presences, and you’ll be better for it. We know ourselves best by the outcomes that arise from our interactions with our physical and social environments.