Every so often I need a wake-up call regarding assumptions.  Similarly to judgments, I try to avoid assuming anything, but it happens. Most of the time I know I am making an assumption before I even finish my comment or thought.    Why do I assume that I know what’s happening or how someone is feeling?  When one sees an unfortunate situation the mind often goes to the negative.  But what if the person was not looking at the situation as a negative?  What if the event was considered a stepping stone to the next adventure?  Or maybe a…