To forgive and forget?

            After closing my cat’s tail in the sliding doors just moments ago, it got me thinking about something; but before I explain, let me give you a bit of a preface. 

            This horrible event for my cat, Killer, unfolded as follows:  Killer was scratching at the glass door so I got up to let him out on this brutally windy day.  Upon opening the door, a painful gust blew in the house and out of instinct, I slammed the door shut.  Unfortunately, Killer had not cleared the door way yet.  He let out a painful cry and bolted from the house at lightening speed when I freed his body from the door.

Now, not only did Killer re-enter this former house of animal cruelty seconds later, he was happy as could be.  He purred as he rubbed his face on the side of my leg and then proceeded to sit on my right foot.  What I’m obscurely getting at is that he didn’t hold a grudge.  He didn’t judge me on my act of unintentional violence towards him; he carried on as if nothing had happened.  He forgave and forgot and we moved forward.
            So, where am I going with this you ask?
            Lots of people like to consider themselves as non-judgemental individuals, but how can anyone honestly claim that?  Every time someone does something not to our approval, we judge.  It’s our nature, but not our furry friends’ nature.
            One of my classes initiated this train of thought earlier today as we were discussing the Africentric school issue.  There was nothing said during class that was offensive by any means, but I was well aware to choose my words wisely when sharing my opinion.  I did not want to offend anyone by saying something without giving it due consideration before opening my mouth.  It’s not that I had anything offensive to say, but sometimes things come out wrong, or sometimes we slam the door without checking to see if our cat has cleared the pathway. 
            As future communication professionals, choosing our words wisely is probably one of the most important skills we can have.  Our words are our future.  Our words are what make us a success or failure.  Our words must be carefully articulated.
            Judgement is a characteristic of mankind and always will be.  We judge everything we hear and experience.  We do it in our personal lives and we do it at work.  And, as communications practitioners, we don’t get to ask the public if they can forgive and forget what we just said.

What are you, new?

Welcome!

I want to welcome you to my first blog.

This is a completely new idea to me and to be honest, it kind of scares me.
Knowing that people are going to read my personal opinion is a little intimidating. However, as part of a class requirement, I must partake in this blogging adventure. 
I don’t know what to expect, but I’m about to dive in head first and find out.

I hope you enjoy any thoughts I share with you.