I’d really like the world to change. In my lifetime, I would really like to see so many things happen that are currently stalemated by intolerance, bigotry, and ignorance. But I know that any change I’d like to see has to start with me. So I’d like to start by finding common ground and sharing it with others.
I think that essentially we must find the wisdom to respect one another and the differences that we have if we will ever be able to find our similarities. We each have different paths, different purposes, different traditions, and we are all at different stages of consciousness. Once we can accept that fact about one another, realizing that not everyone has to agree with us on everything in order for us to connect on anything, we will start to find harmony in our existence.
You cannot say to the Mona Lisa and Whistler’s Grandmother, “You are both paintings. You are both of women. You should really look the same. Change your colors. Change your images.” They cannot do that. They are the way they are for a reason. They
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are from different artists. They have different purposes. They elicit different emotions and find people at different stages of consciousness.
So it is with each of us. We cannot expect anyone to align directly with us if they have been painted by another artist. Each of us is from different cultures, different countries, different religions, different households, and different skin. None of us have the same path. Even biological twins have different personalities. It is a beautiful thing that we are all so different and combine to make such an eclectic portrait of humanity.
It is exciting to see the acceptance of diversity grow in this country and around the world. It is exciting to finally see us reaching the level of emotional and social maturity where we can respect the outlooks of another even though they are completely contrary to our own.
Each of us embrace different cultural idioms. Each of us identify with different societal norms. Each of us have our own favorite films for entirely different reasons. Each of us, even those of us who sit side by side on the same pew, have a different understanding of God. Once we realize that, respecting the fact that everyone has his own precious perspective, we will be more efficient in finding common ground. For although we will always have our differences we will also always have our similarities. And though our differences should be appreciated, it is our similarities which bring us connection.
Our differences are only connections which do not exist. Think about that. The things that we spend so much energy on, arguing, bickering, fighting, warring, conniving, and hating don’t even exist. What would happen to the world if we were to put that much energy into the connections that do exist? What astounding triumphs could we reach If we would realize one another’s goals as our own, allow the differences to be there, and simply strive toward the goal we know would bring us joy?
What a wonderful way to change the world.
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Steve,
Welcome to Intent — and thank you for posting this blog. I found it interesting, provocative. And so true: What WOULD happen to the world if we were to put that much energy into the connections that do exist?
I am truly mesmerized by alignments and finding that "common ground" with others, and knowing that every one of us — no matter "where" we come from — really only want the same thing: To be fully seen, fully loved and fully accepted for exactly who and what we are, right now, by ourselves and others. Any differences that exist are far overshadowed by the similarities, and like your analogy with the paintings, what a dull world it would be if all were the same. To me, alignments are delicious, but differences are as well.
Again, Steve, welcome to Intent. I will be looking forward to your future blogs.
Lovin' Bein'
Kitty
Steve,
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You are most welcome. I, too, look forward to both, the alignments and the differing aspects.
I hope you find the warmth and love here on Intent that I have found — it is an amazingly uplifting place. We have some wonderful authors who post remarkable content. Enjoy!
Lovin' Bein'
Kitty
Dear Steve,
I think of my childhood and the amount of hatred and bigotry that was considered normal for our American culture and how so much has changed in relatively few years. Communication between individuals is key to this transformation. The evolutionary change we are seeing in consciousness is the maturation of the ego. We all know of the angry lonely violent ego that is so wrapped up in itself that he is a danger to himself and others, he has grabbed and held the stage of history for way too long.
What is happening is that now many of us have discovered a way to connect to others, one by one, and also spiritually to the great One, the Divine Feminine, the Schechinah, the source of all love, inspiration and creativity. In doing so we are no longer alone or lonely and fear can be managed most of the time. In this mature phase we get to be individuals and we get to be part of the whole. This is the best of both worlds, living in both the spirit world and the physical world, living in our heads, and in our hearts. Most of all we get to receive unlimited love and boundless creativity which comes to us with effortless intention.
love and light,
Stuart
http://stuartmarkberlin.com
Nicely put, Stuart. It is indeed exciting to watch this shift. It is unfortunate that it is not discussed more in the mainstream, but I am indeed thankful for these new modes of communication that are allowing us to break from from outdated ways of thinking.
Much love.
Steve
I agree. We need more positive changes
in the world. It's amazing that we as a
people are so slow to make a big positive
difference as of yet. I hope this happens
in my lifetime also. I welcome great
positive change.
MORE LOVE
We all need more love in this world.
There is more love to be given.
There is more love to gain.
Forget the pain.
More love.
More love when you are down.
More love to go round.
There is more love to be found.
Can