Prompt:What are the requirements to build an atmosphere for cultures to peacefully coexist?
Life is diverse. Harmonious, diversity is a united portrait of flowing colors, shades and hues. Divided, diversity is a chaotic discordant mess. The human race itself is diverse. We are a collection of different beliefs, customs and traditions. These differences in views can cause disagreement and conflict between people. It seems since the beginnings of time humans have fought against each other over power and religion. There are the oppressed and the oppressors. In todays world it can appear that not much has changed. However, we see that now more than ever people are learning that to live peacefully we must coexist with each other. Like the patterns of nature, what is together must fall apart, and what is apart must come together. People today are taking action to not only live cohesively with other cultures and people with other beliefs, but to understand each other and live together with no divide. To reach this mind-frame would be a landmark in human evolution. Like what Michael Novak said, "Unity in diversity is the highest possible attainment of a civilization, a testimony to the most noble possibilities of the human race." I believe we are in the cusp of a new era. One where we leave our differences behind. No more inequality, no more injustice and no more hostility. In order to create a peaceful atmosphere where cultures can peacefully coexist there needs to be understanding, respect, equality and trust for each other and each others different beliefs.
What I think is necessary for a strong and peaceful society of diversity is to focus on what brings us together, not on what separates us. If we only look at what makes us different, that is all we will see. We will only see things that we disagree with, things we do not understand and distance us from our neighbors. No matter how different we think our religions and cultures are from one another, we are much more alike than we think. Underlying the different belief systems we each carry is the same current, the same needs that make us kin. We have the need for love, friends, security, resources, spirituality; the needs to survive. When we look at it this way, we can see that we are all very similar and see the way we each live our lives is to satisfy those needs. If we can focus on the common values that are held in our religions and in our lifestyles and see each other as equals, we could have a culture of harmonious diversity. Instead of fighting against each other, we could work together as a community, as a species, as a whole to survive and overcome the challenges of today. With this direction of thinking, our united society could move past the distractions of fighting with each other and move on to focusing on greater things. That cannot happen until we can learn to accept each other and see each other as equals. Abraham Lincoln stated that, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." If the house cannot stand, how can life begin to flourish in it?
Every movement has to start somewhere. Ideas are exponential, especially in todays world where information travels so fast. From one mind to the next an idea will spread, rapidly. When the mass accepts the idea, it becomes what we call, a movement and can turn into a new reality. All it takes is someone with the drive and sincerity behind an idea. Individuals make up the whole and it is these individuals that collectively create the reality. Perhaps one small step in the direction of coexistence would be to give each other respect. Regardless of our disagreements. Respect is something we all desire and if we feel we are being ridiculed, feelings such as anger rise and we create enemies in this way. When someone shows you respect, you feel gratified, uplifted, and friendly towards that person. To get respect you have to give respect. It may start with one person to lead the trend, but as more and more people are affected, there is a chance for a new accepted reality. Jeff Skoll, Founder and Chairman of the Skoll Foundation remarked that, "Human progress has always been led by visionary individuals who seek a better future and dedicate their lives to realizing that promise." It takes one person to start a movement of peace and coexistence. If enough of the mass were to join the movement, others could not stand to not be apart. It is with this growth of new thinking that this movement, can form into a new reality. A pebble thrown into a still pond, causes many ripples.
Learning to empathize with other people who have different backgrounds and perspectives other than our own will help create understanding and trust between each other. If we can fulfill having understanding and trust for one another, there will be support and alliance. While still having our own opinions and beliefs we can find common truths that parallel us with others who have different views. These ties are what will bring us together in our diversity. Having this trust in a community is what helps people work together on a common problem. Without trust, no challenging problem would be solved because without it no one would stand together. Trusting each other is what pulls us together. If we feel secure and trustful then equality can be given. A society cannot flourish without equality. Unequal divides only add fuel to the turmoil and distance between cultures. We must grow and become observant and introspective. In order to form understanding before jumping to conclusions we must first observe actions of people and unveil the need behind the behavior before assuming and discrediting someone. Only then can trust begin to form. Only then will equality take place with ease.
Although there are many different ways of life, however different, it seems all of our understanding leads to one spot. The sooner we can recognize that despite our differences we are one and the same, the sooner we can live peacefully. It is going to take reorganization of what we know, and redirection to change the course of our lives. In this world where there is so much discord and confusion among people, it is crucial to take the first step. It is just as important to look at all the good growing, especially when there is so much to be troubled with. In these times, hope is our strongest ally. Although we may be very different, we are all connected. The many religions of the world all share the same teachings for peace. To be tolerant, to show love, to care, to respect and to trust. Those teachings are built in all of us. Just one individual action can awaken these innate desires in all of us and affect the world. Together, we will redirect our reality, find peace amongst each other and coexist.
Life is diverse. Harmonious, diversity is a united portrait of flowing colors, shades and hues. Divided, diversity is a chaotic discordant mess. The human race itself is diverse. We are a collection of different beliefs, customs and traditions. These differences in views can cause disagreement and conflict between people. It seems since the beginnings of time humans have fought against each other over power and religion. There are the oppressed and the oppressors. In todays world it can appear that not much has changed. However, we see that now more than ever people are learning that to live peacefully we must coexist with each other. Like the patterns of nature, what is together must fall apart, and what is apart must come together. People today are taking action to not only live cohesively with other cultures and people with other beliefs, but to understand each other and live together with no divide. To reach this mind-frame would be a landmark in human evolution. Like what Michael Novak said, "Unity in diversity is the highest possible attainment of a civilization, a testimony to the most noble possibilities of the human race." I believe we are in the cusp of a new era. One where we leave our differences behind. No more inequality, no more injustice and no more hostility. In order to create a peaceful atmosphere where cultures can peacefully coexist there needs to be understanding, respect, equality and trust for each other and each others different beliefs.
What I think is necessary for a strong and peaceful society of diversity is to focus on what brings us together, not on what separates us. If we only look at what makes us different, that is all we will see. We will only see things that we disagree with, things we do not understand and distance us from our neighbors. No matter how different we think our religions and cultures are from one another, we are much more alike than we think. Underlying the different belief systems we each carry is the same current, the same needs that make us kin. We have the need for love, friends, security, resources, spirituality; the needs to survive. When we look at it this way, we can see that we are all very similar and see the way we each live our lives is to satisfy those needs. If we can focus on the common values that are held in our religions and in our lifestyles and see each other as equals, we could have a culture of harmonious diversity. Instead of fighting against each other, we could work together as a community, as a species, as a whole to survive and overcome the challenges of today. With this direction of thinking, our united society could move past the distractions of fighting with each other and move on to focusing on greater things. That cannot happen until we can learn to accept each other and see each other as equals. Abraham Lincoln stated that, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." If the house cannot stand, how can life begin to flourish in it?
Every movement has to start somewhere. Ideas are exponential, especially in todays world where information travels so fast. From one mind to the next an idea will spread, rapidly. When the mass accepts the idea, it becomes what we call, a movement and can turn into a new reality. All it takes is someone with the drive and sincerity behind an idea. Individuals make up the whole and it is these individuals that collectively create the reality. Perhaps one small step in the direction of coexistence would be to give each other respect. Regardless of our disagreements. Respect is something we all desire and if we feel we are being ridiculed, feelings such as anger rise and we create enemies in this way. When someone shows you respect, you feel gratified, uplifted, and friendly towards that person. To get respect you have to give respect. It may start with one person to lead the trend, but as more and more people are affected, there is a chance for a new accepted reality. Jeff Skoll, Founder and Chairman of the Skoll Foundation remarked that, "Human progress has always been led by visionary individuals who seek a better future and dedicate their lives to realizing that promise." It takes one person to start a movement of peace and coexistence. If enough of the mass were to join the movement, others could not stand to not be apart. It is with this growth of new thinking that this movement, can form into a new reality. A pebble thrown into a still pond, causes many ripples.
Learning to empathize with other people who have different backgrounds and perspectives other than our own will help create understanding and trust between each other. If we can fulfill having understanding and trust for one another, there will be support and alliance. While still having our own opinions and beliefs we can find common truths that parallel us with others who have different views. These ties are what will bring us together in our diversity. Having this trust in a community is what helps people work together on a common problem. Without trust, no challenging problem would be solved because without it no one would stand together. Trusting each other is what pulls us together. If we feel secure and trustful then equality can be given. A society cannot flourish without equality. Unequal divides only add fuel to the turmoil and distance between cultures. We must grow and become observant and introspective. In order to form understanding before jumping to conclusions we must first observe actions of people and unveil the need behind the behavior before assuming and discrediting someone. Only then can trust begin to form. Only then will equality take place with ease.
Although there are many different ways of life, however different, it seems all of our understanding leads to one spot. The sooner we can recognize that despite our differences we are one and the same, the sooner we can live peacefully. It is going to take reorganization of what we know, and redirection to change the course of our lives. In this world where there is so much discord and confusion among people, it is crucial to take the first step. It is just as important to look at all the good growing, especially when there is so much to be troubled with. In these times, hope is our strongest ally. Although we may be very different, we are all connected. The many religions of the world all share the same teachings for peace. To be tolerant, to show love, to care, to respect and to trust. Those teachings are built in all of us. Just one individual action can awaken these innate desires in all of us and affect the world. Together, we will redirect our reality, find peace amongst each other and coexist.