In the Scottish poem To a Mouse, by Robert Burns, he writes, “The best laid schemes of mice and men, go often askew”.

The truth in this, is undeniable.

Many of us have had moments where we say, write, or do something, with the purest of intentions, only to have it perceived in a way that was different from our intent. These moments, tend to frustrate, and anger, both sides of whatever happened. So, should you stop trying? Should you give up?

No. Absolutely not.

Giving in to that frustration, or anger, is equal to quitting. Your intentions may have come across wrong, either by you, or the person, it was directed towards, but the purpose behind them should matter.

When this occurs, and your intentions are repeatedly, misunderstood, you can feel angry about it, and at that point you need to look to yourself. Maybe the method in which you are doing something could be expressed a different way. Maybe, it is simply a matter of timing, and waiting a while before trying it again, would be best. Maybe, your intentions would be better understood, by saying nothing, and giving someone the space required to consider what you have said.

Whatever the intentions are, you cannot always plan for them to be taken in the fashion of your intent. Sometimes, nothing is better.

Enjoy what you do.