Many Paths to Follow in Life
Are They All the Right One?
During our lifetime, we will all travel different paths as we learn new things, form personal opinions and ideas and strive to reach new goals. It can get aggravating to some people when they realize that no matter what they believe, no matter what their interpretations, someone always has a completely opposite view.
We get excited about hearing some truth that really connects, and the next thing we read an article by another person that completely disagrees with what we just heard. This can be in regard to just about anything from family life, work life, political life, spiritual life and the basics of enjoying life.
Unfortunately, many of us get mad when someone disagrees with us and is different. We get on Facebook and make ourselves look crazy because we talk about loving others, then we fight and argue with someone because they interpret things differently….and mostly about things we cannot prove one way or the other.
Have you ever heard the saying, there are three sides to every story….yours, mine and the truth? There is more truth to that phrase than some of the things we believe. We really have to stop and think that whatever it is we believe, whatever our interpretation, not everyone is going to agree with us. There is no reason for us to get mad at someone else for seeing things differently.
Some of the things we believe in life are basically all a matter of faith. Faith, according to the dictionary is not necessarily a spiritual issue, but means a firm belief in something for which there is no proof. We have our opinions and beliefs, but normally we cannot prove them as fact. Yet, we will argue our point and get mad at others because they do not accept our views. Just because someone has a different viewpoint does not mean we cannot accept the, listen to their views and possibly learn something new.
We need to keep our minds open to the fact that we all have an opinion, and that we all have things to learn. There are some things none of us will be able to prove, and we need to allow others to have their opinions even though they will not be able to prove them either.
Let’s stop arguing, fighting, and demanding that everyone agree with us, and love those we meet along the journey. Enjoy the diversity and differences in others and use it as an opportunity to learn new things and accept people who are different than us.
Overall, I think the main thing is whether it is political views, spiritual views, work and family goals or just what we think is the right way to do things, we have to keep in mind that everyone has a different view and opinion. We cannot force our way of thinking on everyone else. Follow your convictions and live life the way you feel is right. Also, keep in mind that we need to allow everyone else to have that same freedom and opportunity.