Stepping into her shoes

Earlier today my mom and I were driving home and got into a discussion over religion and how it affects our daily life.  We talked about the overall  views of religion in our town.  I got upset with her for expressing her views and I admit I was wrong to jump all over her.  I didn't look at how she thinks of things.  I didn't see how she looks and views religion.  For a long while I acted like a close minded preacher.  I thought I was right and she was wrong; as I do a lot.  After closing my mouth and listening to her I realized that maybe I was wrong.  I listened with both ears and tried to think of myself in her place.   It's hard to do that but I succeeded and I know that I LEARNED something.  I'm not always right and other people go through hard times too.  I have to remind myself that more than twice a day everyday.  I'm learning  to "step into the other persons shoes".