FOOD FOR THOUGHT: TOLERANCE

TOLERANCE means to tolerate or put up with differences.
It means showing respect for the race, religion, age, gender, opinions & ideologies of other people or groups.
Tolerance means different things to different people.
It is when something is disagreeable that tolerance is expected, and in more politically correct cultures, demanded.

Tolerance can be shown in many ways.
A person might fully disagree with others on any issue from religion to same sex marriage, while at the same time respecting those with different opinions and treating them with dignity and respect.
Disagreement alone does not equal intolerance.

One problem is the fact that tolerance is sometimes one-sided.
Those who disagree with a particular issue must respect the opinions of those who advocate it, but some advocates feel justified in labeling those who disagree with hateful terms, and vice versa. People on both sides of an issue must be tolerant of each other, in order for tolerance to be effective.

When it comes to controversial issues, tolerance may also represent a “let’s agree to disagree” stance.
It does not mean that a person has to accept or embrace words, actions, or ideas that are against his or her values or beliefs.
It simply means that each person agrees to respect the other’s right to his or her feelings on the matter.
When both parties have expressed their opinions, and it is obvious that neither is likely to change position, agreeing to disagree is often the most amicable outcome.

Some degree of tolerance is necessary in any civilized society, but it is not realistic to believe that all people can achieve complete tolerance on every issue.
It goes against human nature, or the instinctive impulse of some to pull away from people or things that are different or unknown. Tolerance is a learned attribute, a virtue, which requires honest effort on the part of every person.
It takes time to develop real tolerance, and it also takes commitment.

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Comment by Hutchison Florence on May 1, 2011 at 4:15am: Dear friend ( I dont have your name!°)

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Comment by G.P. on August 2, 2010 at 11:07am: Al! Something I try to keep in mind constantly!

Comment by Motorcycle Hippy Al on August 2, 2010 at 11:03am

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Comment by G.P. on July 30, 2010 at 1:31pm

Comment by G.P. on July 30, 2010 at 1:09pm: "Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days.
An old day passes, a new day arrives.
The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."

"Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life."

"I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction.
Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed."

" I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path."

"Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get and maintain peace of mind."

Comment by Motorcycle Hippy Al on July 29, 2010 at 12:40pm: "Then Peace will Follow"

Comment by G.P. on July 29, 2010 at 9:29am: Every single day, there are opportunities to create new problems or intensify existing problems, and we often choose to do this despite our deep knowingness that we are really happy, and can be really happy with what we already have.

Every single day, we are faced with opportunities to choose pain over joy, but we become flustered with the many mental distractions, become unaware, and fall prey to the impulsive pulls of our ego.

Every single day, we have the choice to choose between problems and no problems.
It’s the meaning we give to something that defines how we feel about that thing.

Every moment of every day, we have choices. We always have choices.

We can choose to see the good in people and circumstances.
We can choose to give love and compassion.
We can choose to smile.
We can choose to take responsibility.
We can choose to surrender to the moment.
We can choose to change ourselves.
We can choose to focus on things we enjoy.
We can choose to take action.
We can choose happiness.

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Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: On Choice
I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.