If We Only Knew

by | Jan 10, 2016 | Tolerance

What if that person who cut you off in traffic was desperately rushing to visit their dying parent? Would you feel differently about their behavior? The truth is, we hardly ever really know the reasons for others’ actions. If we did, with some rare exceptions,...

The Case for Tolerance

by | Aug 9, 2014 | Acceptance, Tolerance, Understanding

Next time you make a snap judgment about someone, ask yourself this question: If you had exactly the same DNA, the same family experience, education, social relationships, advantages, disadvantages, insights and blind spots – would you have behaved any...

Welcome the Messenger

by | Jul 19, 2014 | Attitude, interpretation, Tolerance

Blaming the world for your dissatisfaction is a waste of time and makes you feel powerless. Reality doesn’t get it wrong. What presents itself in each moment is the result of the contributions of everyone on the planet. Each person acts to the best of their...

Tolerance Indicates Wisdom

by | Mar 11, 2014 | Tolerance, Wisdom

When you realize that your viewpoint is inherently limited, the only intelligent response to different perspectives is tolerance. You relax the insistence that only your ideas are worthwhile. You’re more inclined to consider the possibility that the opinions of...