Thursday, 20 October 2011

TRUST IN OTHERS UNDERSTANDING

As one becomes gradually less patient and amiable in many situations, one has to increasingly rely on the good nature / understanding of those who know you and others you meet. It is not a right to expect them to be good natured or understanding in relation to what may be perceived by the recipient as an unreasonable or less than diplomatic remark or comment.

When remarks or comments are made, as referred to above, at the time the comment is made, I consider it reasonable in the circumstances. Unfortunately, this is apparently not always the case and it is in those circumstances, that one has had to trust in the understanding nature of the recipient. My poor wife has had to develop an inordinate increase in diplomatic skills in order to quickly heal any wounds inflicted on the unfortunate recipients.

The strange dichotomy dementia has provided me, has been the opening up of a greatly broadened view on many issues, some of which I would have previously had a much narrower / dogmatic view. On the other hand, I increasingly rely on quite detailed specific information / instructions on a number of daily issues, without which confusion reigns. The development of a freedom of the mind to explore all sorts of thoughts and methods of expression on the one hand, yet a reliance on virtual hand holding in respect of a number of matters / issues, previously undertaken for years without any requirement for support. It is not easily understood!

The above leads to the option of more seclusion and the safety of the limited number of persons I consider I can rely on to trust in their understanding.

JSAFGA      

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