When we focus on the things we have in common we find the functionality is rendered. Isn’t it really about embracing what we have in common? “Sugar and spice and all things are nice slugs and snails and puppy dog’s tales – I recall these rhymes from the past but forget where they come from, so we ask each other whom are we? Chances are we all are a bit of everything as we are human. As the saying goes in Spanish “no perfecto est perfecto”. It’s true that women and men have differences, there are differences within different cultures. I would be a fool if I thought that everyone has perfect ideals, or live in a state of perfection. But some would wish us to have people believe that we are separate species or from another planet, yes as some would wish us to believe. That’s certainly not my cup of coffee nor tea.
If we embrace those things we have in common and accept what is different, we might get on a whole lot better on this place called Earth. Easier said than done – but certainly can be achieved.
A relationship is, if you like, a team made up of initially two people, whom both bring talents and skills and resources to the relationship. And what of the things does one have in common? When there is a collaboration of thought of several – there is authenticity that comes to the table. A regard with what is mentioned above. Sharing in a manner that has no perfection – as I am not perfect nor are you. We all make mistakes. However that has a large difference to imposing ideals and telling people how to do things. I know an online blogger, well a human being behind a keyboard that has had a continous motto of “We can do This”, I think the meaning says something we all understand and relate too, Ironically in my other old Y360 blog there was my own motto of “Why Not”, where it was thought of in a manner of sharing and gaining insight. And within there somewhere is relevance.
Yet we all write on various areas.
Are we all in this together within the blogosphere? I am not sure on that one. I find that there are the postulations that take place, but all that I know is that I write in a manner that I find tremendously interesting. Besides people can judge and understand what is and what is moderate.
Different vantages from people from all areas of the world are tremendous, for myself I try to get on here and my first choice is writing - as time goes on it seems that's turning out to be the manner in which time gives allowance for.
However, with regards to vantages with people from all around the world - I could be way off here - we all are have our ancestral backgrounds that we come from, coupled with the fact that we live not only in a global world, an ability with regards to a globalized internet experience.
As time goes on – I don’t think that we are a people that segregate and live within our own kind. To be honest with you I think that is a thought that is far gone and the reality of life is that we don’t And then as far as this area of colors and segregation. I don’t see where there is a need nor importance with one against the other, I do see the validness for the desire to hold onto the values, just as any other color or culture as I do believe there was a old song once written by Lynn Anderson, which was, “Put Your Hand in the Hand”. I am certain that there are some songs that have the same meaning in several different cultures within different cultures.
My earlier post was regarding Imagine, and I never right in fiction, but I do enjoy writing and blogging as time allows. The picture here is May, take a look there - she is no different than You or I. She aspires to do the things in life that we all do. And that's where I say why shouldn't it be as such.
ENJOYED READING THIS! THANKS! XOXO...
ReplyDeleteCelebrating the differences we have brings out the uniqueness we all have to offer relationships, Jack. Have a blessed day, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this reading. It is a given, we all have our differences. When we are all together, just think how much we can cover. Just because something isnt one's strong point,doesnt mean they wont be able to help out. GOD bless you greatly.
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I think it is important that people recognize and understand there are commonalities, even with those of very differing cultures. Maybe of even more importance, though,is changing peoples attitudes about the differences. If you really listen to those who hate other races, cultures, etc...almost always you will discover one of two attitudes. Either they believe the differences are "wrong" or take those differences as a slight toward themselves and their own "group." Or they fear those differences. If more would learn to realize different doesn't always mean wrong or bad, we'd be a long way toward having more peace, I believe.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think if we ever reached that point, it would be the differences that would be our strongest points. Not being exactly alike makes for more interesting friendships and we always learn more from each other if we aren't carbon copies.
Hi Jack, you have another interesting blog here. When we think of human beings as I see them, and you seem to see them from what you have written now and in the past, it is difficult to understand that people are not all treated equally, and that there can be segregation of any type in our world. The essence of human beings is all the same to me. The fun part of life is what we can discover from other people and cultures, the art, music, food, whatever it is that we may do differently yet similarly. It would be very dull to live in a world where everyone would be a copy of the other. In a couple just the same, having someone that would be just like us, may as well sit in front of a mirror for that. Although I believe we need to have things in common to have some foundations to build upon, it is through our differences that we can complete/support each other, and it might also be what keeps us from boredom, for that would be the part of the other that would always surprise us, or intrigue. Men are men and women are women. If it seems natural for a woman to like that her partner helps with housework because she works like him outside of home, I have to say that "l'homme rose" (the extreme opposite to a macho guy) would certainly not be the type of man I could live with. Each member of a family as of a team or any type of relations we can have with people in society is there to play a role adapted to their strengths, more based on their strengths than on their weaknesses, and my humble opinion is that it is what makes a success of any project, may it be of life, business or society. When you say "Why Not?" and another says "We can do this", you are saying the same thing certainly. Yesterday, as I was sitting in a waiting room, I have finished reading the book The Keys to The Secret. From what they are saying, the universe demands that we put our thoughts to the present tense, using positive statements rather than using the negation for things to unfold and to make demands to the universe, to fulfill any need we have. Seen from their point of view, "Why Not?" would imply a doubt, and negation, so you would be attracting that... They would suggest that you change the statement for something more affirmative. Something has happened to me after reading the book which is rather interesting... Well, I am writing a novel here, so I better stop for now. Live a wonderful and peaceful day Jack, and thank you for the food for thoughts. It had been a long time since something I have read had made me express my thoughts in so much depth. Ça fait du bien! Merci encore.
ReplyDeleteRev. Scott, thanks to another online friend I am gratefull to have a response from you. We all do look at things in a manner that is with regards to Worth.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry with regards to what you were sitting in the hospital for bu there there is always hope and with hope is love which is much in the manner of the respect and regards to others.
ReplyDeleteMay you have comfort mais amis. You have not wrote a novel you wrote expression and when each and everyone of us regardless of where we are from understands that is when there is peace - within and with various things that surround us as well as gaining understanding.
Norma no two people are alike everything in life changes, if we all were carbon copies it would be a very boring world to say the least. I see what your saying there are people from all arrays of life, as well as all different countries. Some where in there we are not looking at one type of culture as something we have no idea about unless we actually lived within the society.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is tremendous flavor. People change pending how they are raised sometimes and what thier intentions are. Perhaps some countries handle this topic differently - there is a thought I wounder what it would be like coming from somone from another country other than yours or mine. There is the worth of the discovery within this writing I think Norma. Perhaps.
wow. this is the first blog i read of yours. I cant say how much thought it provoked! thanks! I am a much more casual blogger but add me as a contact if you see fit! I look forward to visiting your blog more often!
ReplyDeleteThere is a saying I have always seen written in another language, I want to think it's French. I only speak and read English but I am fairly certain it translates to "Celebrate the difference!" I agree with you that there is worth of discovery on your writing topic and that it'd be interesting to hear the thoughts from others around the globe. I think much can be learned from discussions held amoung people of all areas and walks of life on such a topic. If you stop to think about it, communication (and learning to communicate well) lays the groundwork and foundation for all kinds of relationships.
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ReplyDeleteAgain an interesting blog Jack, for my part what I find very interesting, is that if one is listening to almost anyone shopping around, be it for a gift, a card , book, a holiday almost anything that I would class as a want rather than a need, the usual statement is I want something “different”, is the difference then because even though it is not their norm, that they can see, feel or at least know what they are getting has no hidden components that can cause any ripple in their preconceived theories of the way life should be. I do not speak for others, but I honestly feel that until we realise, accept & respect the fact that all people have the same basic senses, of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste, we all feel pain, joy & fear, as well as being entitled to our own heritage, culture & religion "racial discrimination" will continue. I do not agree with your statement that “I don’t think that we are a people that segregate and live within our own kind” As a nation that is now being inundated with migrants from all corners of the world, we see for a fact that the different races mostly inhabit the same area as their countryman, this I also find understandable to a certain point, but feel it would be to every ones advantage to integrate more to encourage the exchange of cultures etc, this again can only evolve if both sides are open in their desire to accept the other for what they are and not what they think they should be. And let there be no mistake, we could all do this if we wanted to
People is the same, circumstances are different, opportunities are less, colours are various... We are lucky now of reading you in peace and freedom. Having shelter and no hungry. We are lucky people.
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This has been just a wide open blog, I have been working long hours and just got in an hour ago, but will just leave it as is as it might just be a "once in a while" write and see whom wishes to write something aside of their own blog - I always like to write and do that something that has thought provoking meaning however that being said - I apologize for not getting to any ones blog as I have literally not had the time - but will.
ReplyDeleteThe above writes are vantages that once may "walk by and glance" while another may walk by and say - there is something more within this. What that is - is that it's open ended.
Peace everyone and from where I am STAY WARM if your at all within this monster of a cold spell going West to East - bundle up!
Hey! I wanted to thank you for the invite. I consider it an honor to be linked to such and insightful writer! I look forward to your future blogs! Take care and stay warm yourself!
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Very good blog, acceptance of common values and differences is a lot about maturity and open mindedness too. Cultures have huge differences, we can learn from that, we can take a fresh look at our own cultures from that. Born into one country and now living in another I am only too aware of how conditioning makes it difficult to look at other societies with a fresh eye, it all comes back to acceptance, acceptance.
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