"We all respond to our unique map of the world
that we hold in our head. Many times the maps
of others do not make sense to us. Here is where
a little bit of understanding and tolerance could
help enrich our lives."
Paradigm Shift
We utter 50,000 words per day whether they are silent or loud. The majority of these words are not original thoughts. What we share is based on what we have read, seen, or personally experienced, all being filtered through our own personal scope. Our memories are not the same as others experiencing the exact situation and over time, the memory fades, so we color in some areas in order to maintain it. It is no wonder discrepancies run rampant.
If our internal landscapes are created only through our narrow perceptions, the greater need to be open to the opinions, insights, and experiences of others. There is no need to replace our personal views with those of others, but it is vitally important to open our selves to diversity and not be threatened by it. We can maintain our authenticity without being closed off or rigid.
Our ability to embrace what is foreign to us, can impact our community, environment, and quality of life. During this exchange of respect, we also come to see some of our own misunderstandings. As we shift our view from our discolored lens, we begin to see the blending of compassionate thought. We then view our own process through multiple possibilities discovering a variety of perspectives. Tolerance then breeds integrity for all involved, providing a higher quality of conversation and living experience.
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