Archive for January 18, 2012

Consider Another’s Point of View

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We all get in conflicts and disagreements. It’s part of the beauty of this universe in that we can have our own thoughts, opinions and points of view. We are free to do so.

Before you judge someone, maybe it’s a good idea to take into account what their point of view is on something. It’s okay to simply disagree on most topics. What were they taught or what experiences have they had that brought them to their conclusions? How are these different from yours and can you see their point of view when those things are considered?

Condemnation usually comes from an uneducated enforcement of beliefs. People are often taught that their way (political party, religion, etc.) is the only true/right way to live. Some go as far as saying that any deviation from the strict adherence is wrong. How could this really be so, especially with seven billion people on Earth?

Rather than creating further rips in our already torn social fabric, try to allow others to be who they are and believe what they want while accepting them for those ideals and philosophies. Leading by exampmle in this manner will create more sanity around you and, ultimately, start receiving the same treatment in return. It is a much less stressful way of living than creating your own enemies by shutting yourself off from those who are “different” from you.

Finding your individuality among the greater community of your neighborhood, town, state, country, planet and universe, and affording others the same respect you would want in return, is a valuable trait for which you will be rewarded many times over.

The New Beginning

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Life happens in cycles. It’s all around us – in politics, fashion, economics and of course the days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries and millenia.

This New Year marks a major turning point for many in our country and all over the world. There are new governments and leadership changes occurring, the loss of loved ones is replaced with new people enriching our lives, and the storms so many have weathered seem to be breaking up with sunshine peaking through.

With one helluva year behind us, it’s time to leave much of it in the past and move forward to create a better today and tomorrow for us all. The challenge is not only how to help make ourselves better, but also how to improve the lives of others with our actions. This has a ripple effect that can continue to create positive change that will carry on through a new era.

My wish is for you to have an amazing 2012 and to treat this as a new beginning in more ways that one. Resolutions aside, what can you do to create a positive and lasting impact on society?