Let People Be Who They Are

You let people be who they are. I read this in Then Again, Diane Keaton's memoir (which I enjoyed, which I recommend.) Goldie Hawn had said it, claiming to have reached a time in her life when this was possible.  It struck me because of what a complex idea it is, stated with such simplicity.

I woke up thinking about this kind of acceptance, what it means to let go of my expectations of others (and myself).  There have been many times in my life when I have wanted to question people, their motivations, why they behave a certain way.  It's not something I do often (though of course I have, we all have, haven't we?)  If someone is unkind, should we not tell that person?  You kicked the puppy!  Why did you kick the puppy?!   

I wonder, how important is it to question who a person is, to fight it?

I don't know.  It's complicated, like I said.  Not so simple, right?  What do you think?