To better understand someone else, walk a mile in their shoes.
That’s really good advice in a lot of situations, but especially helpful when it comes to difficult people. In Romans 12 the Bible says, “as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” One thing that helps us live in peace is being empathetic. Seeing life from their perspective. Sometimes that recalibrates your perspective of them and yourself. Walking a mile in their shoes won’t fix every dilemma but it reminds your heart to be patience and that’s a mercy we all benefit from.