Isn’t it Amazing how We can ALL look at the same picture, yet See different things ???

 

Although similar at times, People are generally just “Different”  …

 

Recognizing this fundamental truth is essential for creating positive, respectful, loving, and understanding relationships.

 

However, in reality, we don’t fully accept and acknowledge that people “do” differ from us.  Instead we are bent upon changing one another.  We resent, resist, and reject each other’s differences.  We demand that the people in our lives feel, think, and behave as we would.  And when they react differently we make them feel wrong and / or invalidate them; we try to fix them when they really need understanding and nurturing; we try to improve them when instead they need acceptance, appreciation, and trust.

 

We complain that if only “they” would change, we could love them; if only they would agree with us, we could love them, if only they would feel the way we do, we could love them; and if only they would do what we ask, we could love them.

 

What, then, is love ??? … Is love accepting and appreciating a person only when they fulfill our expectations ???  … Is love the act of changing a person into what we want rather than what they choose to be ???  … Is love caring for or trusting a person because they think … and … feel the way we do ???

 

Certainly this isn’t love.  It may feel like love to the Giver … But …. not to the Receiver.  Real love is unconditional.  It does not demand but affirms and values. Unconditional love is not possible without the recognition and acceptance of our differences.  As long as we mistakenly believe that our loved ones would be better off thinking, feeling, and behaving the way we do, true love will be forever obstructed.

 

People tend to take different paths and routes when it comes to seeking fulfillment and happiness … and … displaying and / or feeling loved.  Just because they aren’t on the same road as you, it doesn’t mean that they are lost.

 

Instead of focusing your efforts constantly trying to change others, look inward and see how you yourself can change and / or grow as a human being.  We all have our shortcomings.  Realize that whenever you point a finger towards another in the name of perceived fault, there will always be “3” fingers pointing right back at you Mr or Mrs “Perfect” 😉.

 

Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonour others, it is not self – seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.

 

Once we can accept that all people aren’t cut from the same cloth, we can then begin to seriously “explore” how we are all individually different … and … ultimately elevate our own Personal Social Skills of “Empathy”.

 

“Empathy” is the ability to see, feel, and interpret the world through the eyes, body, and soul of another. Unfortunately, in our selfish, egotistical, and self centred society … NOT … everyone displays enhanced Empathy … or … even a hint of Empathy at all.

 

… Do the people that you surround yourself with bring the word “Empathy” to life ???

 

… Do the people in your work place “Exemplify” and “Execute” the word Empathy ???

 

… and most importantly …

 

… Do You ???

 

Have a Fantastic Day – You Deserve It,

Nelson Beltijar
ThePositiveDrip.com

 

Ps.  Know that I hope, wish, and pray that you may attract “Those” special someones who “Speak” and / or “Understand” your Life and Love languages so that way you Won’t have to spend a lifetime “Translating” your soul to the people around you.

 

 

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