UNITY IN DIVERSITY

Unity in Diversity

When we look for agreement in the world we live in,
we find factionalism and conflict.

Only when we stop looking for agreement
and start accepting our differences

do we experience the core equality
that unites us as human beings.

From Everyday Wisdom by Paul Ferrini
www.paulferrini.com

ACCEPTING DIFFERENCES

Accepting Differences

In any relationship there will be times
when you do not agree with your partner.

The question is: how well
do you handle your disagreements?

Is there room in your relationship
for both of you to have differing opinions,
as well as interests and activities that you don’t share?

A relationship that requires total agreement and sharing,
is an unrealistic one.

That is far too much to expect
from any relationship.

From Everyday Wisdom by Paul Ferrini
www.paulferrini.com

CHANGING COMMITMENT

Changing Commitment

When someone ceases to be committed to a relationship,
a shift takes place. Energy is withdrawn
from one direction and placed in a new direction.

You can argue about whether it is right or wrong
that someone's commitment changes,
but it won't do you any good.

You cannot prevent other people
from going forward in their growth,
even if you don't agree with their decisions.

If you look deeply enough, you will see
that every apparent "loss" you experience
brings an unexpected gain.
When one person leaves a relationship
that is not growing into deeper intimacy,
the other person is set free too.


From Everyday Wisdom by Paul Ferrini
www.paulferrini.com