One thing my wife and I like to do is visit farm/fruit stands and mills that grind their own grains.  On Friday we went to visit a mill that we had found online in a nearby town.  When we showed up the place looked like a warehouse and not some place that would sell grains and flour to the public.  It would have been easy to drive off, thinking they didn’t sell to walk up customers, had my wife not said, “Let’s go in and find out.”  I’m glad she suggested we find out for sure!

When we went in and asked if they sold to the public, we were introduced to Polly, who generously told us about the different kinds of grains, flour, and even pasta that they had, and how best to use them!  She was extremely helpful and encouraged us to reach out if we had any questions about any of their product.

I tend to read situations and make judgements rather quickly.  (Ex. “This looks like a warehouse.  I’m sure they don’t sell to the public.”)   My wife, however, is more likely to challenge assumptions, situations, and judgements and take the attitude of, “Let’s find out for sure.” 

I’m grateful for this perspective.  Without it, we would have missed a fun experience, not to mention interacting with a nice person!

Be on the lookout for quick judgments or assumptions you making that make be incorrect, and then go find out for sure.