“We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.”~Anais Nin Our experience and circumstances shape how we perceive things, as French memoirist Anais Nin reminds us in today’s quote. If I’ve had a bad meal in a restaurant, for instance, I’m unlikely to try it again — even if my dining companions enjoyed everything they ordered. Whenever I find myself offended, annoyed, or angered, I’m tempted to adopt the stance of self-righteousness. That’s when I absolutely need to stop and consider the reasons behind another person’s actions or opinions. And that’s when a little empathy comes in handy. Have I taken time to understand what that…