Message #40747

[guest587]

I think it comes down to remembering: All God. All paths valid belonging to One. Just because someone does not agree with me, does not mean they are less or deserve to be treated in a rude manner. There are too many reasons to know why someone is thinking the way they are. If I detect a kind or sincere attitude, it is best to let those with a different lease on life go on living it than to try and sway their beliefs. None of us have it figured out, but if we think we do, Life has a way of Humbling. We're just doing the best we can with what works for us.

I think those who argue endlessly feel it necessary to prove their views superior- which can become quite obnoxious. Or maybe they believe they are really helping others, which can be equally obnoxious. Eventually, it must be understood that there is no helping a situation(even if that is all you really wanted to do) and to focus on the uniting factors in a relationship. Intolerance towards another way of life is a trick of Ego.

"I can't stand them for this, They are so wrong- I will not tolerate that, This is terrible for me"
me, me, me- i, i, i...

I find that taking the focus off thoughts preoccupied with the self(little s) allows for a more receptive conversation and provides further insight.

If we find we are so disturbed we must remind ourselves of our own convictions, or make a serious inquiry within as to why we have become so jarred.