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5 Important Reasons Why We

Should Accept Other Peoples
Differences
may 1, 2015 by selineshenoy — 37 comments

“I was raised not to look at people racially. What I was

taught is that we’re flowers in the Great Spirit’s garden.
We share a common root, and the root is Mother Earth.
The garden is beautiful because it has different colors in
it, and those colors represent different traditions and
cultural backgrounds.” – Spirittalk.net

Native Americans are well-known for their beliefs about

the sacredness of nature. Their folklore and traditional
customs inspires one to see the holiness in the spirit of
everything around us. This instils a deep sense of
reverence for Mother Nature into the natives. According
to them, everything is an expression of the divine and all
truth can be found in nature.

Imagine if we extend this way of seeing the world to

include the entire human race.

We would treat every person that we come into contact

with a basic level respect and kindness.

We would show more concern towards others in need

and be more willing to lend a helping hand.

We would be more understanding and accepting of the

differences in others.

If everyone on the planet showed this kind of tolerance

towards each other, there would be a lot more harmony
and peace than there is in the world’s current state of
affairs. I believe that all the tension in our world is
imbued by clashing ideologies and people’s inability to
accept the unique viewpoints of other races, culture or
religions.

The truth is that all forms of discrimination come from a

place of fear. Intolerance is caused by the fear of a loss
of power, which creates an overwhelming need to
control others with what one believes to be true. Like
any other belief system, myopic views on diversity are
influenced by early conditioning.

If you grew up in a small town that was socially and

racially homogenous and you were taught to be
cautious of people who were different from you, you
would be more prone to being prejudiced. On the other
hand if you grew up in a diverse locality with parents
who encouraged you to mingle with everyone, you
would be more open to embracing others who are
different from you.

Racial Perceptions Tyra (Tyra B…

Whenever I find myself slipping into a judgmental

mindset, I think of one of my favorite quotes by
Shakespeare, which says, “Nothing is good or bad but
thinking makes it so.” It instantly reminds me that there
is no right or wrong way of seeing (or doing) things. The
world is essentially a neutral place and we give it
meaning based on the interpretations we choose.

Although I stand by my personal beliefs and ethics, I try

to remain open to seeing the truth in what others think. I
take on the role of an explorer and allow myself to be
fascinated by how the unique configuration of a
person’s personal traits, family background, culture,
schooling, and life experiences shapes their unique
perspective.

If you face any resistance while doing this, you can be

sure that you are being triggered by a shadow aspect of
your personality. Exploring your shadow self can provide
invaluable clues about the parts of you that need
healing, and is essential if we want to have healthier
relationships.

By gaining awareness about our own “stuff”, we

become more conscious of how we may be projecting
our insecurities and judgments onto others. When we
clear our minds and hearts, we open the doorway for
more understanding in our interactions. And that is
arguably the biggest benefit of self-awareness. If we
actively decide to challenge our own judgments and
insecurities, then that can positively influence the
happiness in the people around us!”

This does not imply that we become pushovers and

accept bad behavior from others. We still have to be
discerning about whom we allow into our life, but if they
are not causing any harm and staying within the
boundaries of ethical behavior, we need to be conscious
of any judgments that we have about them.

Besides learning about hidden aspects of our psyche

and background, here are other reasons why we should
be open to understanding the differences in others:

1. Y ou’ ll le ar n n e w t hi n gs an d m ak e b e t t e r
de c i si on s: They say that everyone you meet can
teach you something new. When we are curious
about others and ask the right questions, we can
learn a lot of interesting things. You never know, you
might get a spark of inspiration or a brilliant insight
from someone when you least expect it.
2. Y ou’ ll m ak e m or e i n t e r e st i n g f r i e n ds: When we
come from a non-judgmental place, other people can
sense it and will be naturally drawn to you. This
results in you building a more eclectic network of
friends from different backgrounds. The internet
makes it a whole lot easier for us to access all kinds
of online groups and communities where we can
meet a diverse array of people.
3. Y ou’ ll b e a m or e p r ogr e ssi ve p e r son : Our world
is becoming an increasingly smaller and cohesive
unit because of the Internet and the ease of travel.
Our global diaspora is filled with a population of
individuals with increasingly complex layers and
textures to their cultural identity. By becoming more
sensitive to these shifts, we stay on trend with the
progression of our global culture.
4. Y ou’ ll f e e l b e t t e r : Whenever we experience any
form of resistance or hatred towards another group
of individuals, we are engaging in a lower vibration of
energy. When we overcome this resistance, we feel
lighter, happier, and give ourselves more opportunity
to experience joy and satisfaction.
5. Y ou’ ll m ak e t he w or ld a b e t t e r p lac e : When you
demonstrate more understanding and tolerance
towards others, you are making a positive
contribution towards the collective consciousness.
We are in deep need for individuals to spread the
word and be role models to younger generations so
that we can promote peaceful and amicable
relationships between our communities.

So the next time you are people-watching, take the time

to observe the people who are passing by. Notice
everything about them – their mannerisms, clothes,
facial features, color, and appreciate whatever it is that
makes them different from you. Acknowledge their
exoticness as an expression of the beautiful and rich
diversity that we have been blessed with on this
incredible planet.

Pocahontas Colors of the Wind…

All my best on your journey,

Seline

Que st i on f or y ou: W hat has b e e n t he m ai n

challe nge for you whe ne ve r you have t rie d t o
acce p t ot he r p e op le s di f f e r e n ce s? W hat doe s
t hi s say ab out your value s an d p e r son ali t y?

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COMMENTS

Luz says
November 15, 2015 at 5:24 pm

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SelineShenoy says
November 16, 2015 at 10:40 am

I’m glad you found it helpful Luz.

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mitshtaina says
September 16, 2016 at 3:44 am

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makes so much sense and it is
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SelineShenoy says
September 23, 2016 at
3:00 pm

Mitshtaina- thanks. glad

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piece!

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Alex says
July 30, 2017 at 2:06 am

What is/are
accepting/understanding
differences? Is it that my
visiting brother cannot help
who he is? Need some
desperate help here…, Seline.

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