The art of Understanding
What Is Understanding? Yesterday, I witnessed a moment that initially seemed ordinary but later revealed something much deeper. While waiting at a pedestrian crossing, the traffic signal turned red, and I began to cross the road. Suddenly, a motorbike sped past—dangerously close to me—despite the clear signal. Startled, I instinctively felt angry, though I chose not to react. Just then, a middle-aged man standing nearby looked at me and calmly said, “Young people these days behave as if they own the road.” I didn’t respond and continued on my way. But later, while sitting in my class, that brief exchange replayed in my mind. It wasn’t the biker’s recklessness or the man’s comment that struck me—it was the subtle weight behind that interaction. That moment, I realized, wasn’t just about traffic or frustration. It was about understanding . So, What Exactly Is "Understanding"? Most of us are mature enough to recognize human emotions—sadness, joy, frustration, empathy. But unders...