Varying Degrees

"We're merely one tree with various types,

shapes and size of leaves that all wave

differently in the breeze."

Rasheed Ogunlaru

We gathered the children around the table and scooted in the little chairs.  Each child was given identical supplies:  safety scissors, construction paper, and glue.  We kept the directions simple, but I asked them to make a picture.  None of the results were identical, but there were a few similarities in varying degrees.

The same held  true as we gathered adults around a fire and be quested each one share a favorite piece of wisdom.  Each person participating had a unique response ... none were identical but there were a few similarities in varying degrees.  

Human beings have common aspects as well as varying degrees of similarity.  Life is far more enjoyable when we see our differences through the eyes of respect without emphasis of what element is better than another.  We do not all learn in the same way, so it is intentional to have wisdom shared from diverse perspectives.  Let us remember to wave at each other in the breeze, showing an array of colors, sizes, and shapes.