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While driving, I encountered a car moving slowly and not giving way despite my persistent honking. I was about to lose my temper when I noticed a small sticker on the rear of the car: "Physically challenged; Please be patient."

Suddenly, everything changed. I calmed down and slowed my pace. In fact, I felt protective of the car and its driver. I reached home a few minutes late, but it was okay.

This experience made me think: Would I have been as patient if there hadn't been a sticker?

Why do we need such reminders to be patient with others?

What if people had labels on their foreheads indicating their struggles, like:

• "Lost my job,"
• "Fighting cancer,"
• "Going through a bad divorce,"
• "Suffering emotional abuse,"
• "Lost a loved one,"
• "Feeling worthless,"
• "Financially broken."

Everyone is fighting their own battles and wars; we know nothing about.

The least we can do is be patient, kind, and compassionate. Let’s respect the invisible labels each person carries.

That's why it's said: Walk gently into others' lives; not all wounds are visible.