Create A Kaleidoscope of Acceptance by Appreciating our Differences

We exist in a world of 7.8 trillion people, living in all corners of the globe, experiencing life in infinitely different ways. Given this, how could we possibly expect people to act, behave and operate just like we do?

Short answer is, we can’t. But the truth is, we do.

We expect people to live to our “standards,” follow our “rules,” act in accordance with our assumption of societal “norms.” But what we fail to consider, is that what we think is right, they may think is wrong. What we think makes us superior may not be real. What we think they should do, literally makes no sense to them.

So, our default is to write them off, get angry at them, think less of them, disregard them. But when we do that, we miss out on a very real (and perhaps once-in-a-lifetime) opportunity to make a meaningful connection, a new friend, learn something new, live more peacefully and harmoniously.

True harmony comes from our ability to appreciate differences, learn from each other, broaden our world view and perhaps even enjoy the ride a bit more. And this boils down to acceptance – of ourselves and others. Practicing acceptance means complete non-judgement. So instead of looking at something as good/bad, right/wrong, it just IS.

It all begins with acceptance. Acceptance is the ability to see that everyone has the right to be their own unique person – with their own style, beliefs, feelings - without trying to change them. Join my June workshop, Kaleidoscope of Acceptance to learn how to accept yourself, so you can more freely accept others.