Allowing others the Right Differ.

If a person lives all by himself, then he will not have any problem with differing opinions. But if he chooses to live in society, he must learn to deal with the views and opinions of others especially when they do not conform with his. We are also living in a world where, apparently, might is right. The strong take advantage of the weak and the rich exploit the poor. If we cannot agree, we have to learn at least to agree to disagree. We should express our views gently and politely without trying to impose views on others by force. Those who use physical force to overcome their opponents clearly show their inability to convince the opponents that they are right. We find comfort in those who agree with us, but discomfort in those who disagree. Sometimes, others’ opinions on our attitudes or actions may not be something we would like to hear. But if we listen to them carefully, we will realise that there may be some truth in their opinions. This can give us a chance to improve ourselves if we are prepared to change our ways. The world is like a garden with different kinds of flowers. Like a bee gathering honey in the garden, we should be selective in choosing what is good in an opinion and leave behind what is not. #warm #Metta to #all my well wisher free from all suffering and danger.

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