Today, I am reflecting specifically on the differences in the human race. The differences between our jobs, our lives, our personalities, our opinions, our dreams, our goals, etc. It's so perplexing to me. All of us know how we are different from one another, yet we don't embrace it. I'm not sure why our culture or society is so set to think we ALL have to have the same ideas, agree on everything, look and act the same.... it's baffling to me. I feel that if we all just embraced the differences in each other, the world would be a happier place. For example... I know the differences between my husband and me. He is so calm, gentle, hard to anger, easy to please, but has no concept of himself or his time. What I mean by that, is he looks at himself as somewhat invincible. He also does not like to make plans ahead of time. He's a simple guy who is quite alright with making last minute plans and taking one day at a time. I, however, am a planner. I love to map out our future even though I'm certain things will change. I want to know what we're doing ahead of time and be able to plan for it. But, the downside is it often stresses me out when my goal is just the opposite. Instead of tearing him down, I embrace his differences and look to see how they compliment my own strengths. He tends to mellow me out a bit when I get worked up because of his "differences." But not just Brett, my friends and family have the same effect on me. You just have to look at the differences and learn how to appreciate them. This life would be SO incredibly boring if we all acted/thought/felt the same about everything.
Embrace it! Live with a positive attitude. (something I need to work on, myself).
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