The Myth of Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes

We've been told since we were young to try and put ourselves in someone else's shoes. While this is a muscle that we can build, we should never make an assumption that we completely understand their perspective. 

Each of our lenses unto the world is unique. When we remember and value this and seek to further understand, we're able to gain new insights that help us understand ourselves and the world around us more completely.