How many of us hold the intention to cultivate better, more sustainable relationships among our dear and close friends, family members near and far, work associates, and most if not all people from all walks of life we meet?
I believe that most of us are super comfortable with other people’s similarities to ours, but what about their differences???
This handy dandy reblog from the Leaping Life blog [complete with timely video shorts], may strengthen both our intentions and resolve to do so.
I wonder…
How do your intentions match up with those expressed in this wonderful, life lesson enriched post???
Alex Katz, Three Figures On a Subway, 1948, Oil on masonite, 13 1/2 x 29 inches, Alex Katz Collection, Colby College, Maine. © Alex Katz / Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY, Courtesy Colby College Museum of Art, Gift of the artist – see http://www.timothytaylor.com
“A great relationship is about two things. First, appreciating the similarities, and second, respecting the differences.”
~ Unknown
I am not usually in the business of promoting adverts for beer, but I feel compelled to make an exception in the case of the latest offering from Heineken. Check out this short film which demonstrates starkly and powerfully how well we can get along with other people who hold views different from our own, if we just make a tiny effort to spend some time with them.
“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: what fault of mine most…
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Good evening 🐞
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Good Evening. Thanks for coming back again and again to see what my blog is up to now. Much Appreciated!
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You’re welcome. Greetings from Turkey, love. 🐞
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Oh thanks for letting me know. Greeting from Indiana, USA!
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No, questo non è l’India. Turchia 🐞
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No, this is not India. Turkey
https://www.google.com.tr/maps/@36.2120485,31.3894321,6z
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No…you in Turkey. I am in Indiana, USA.
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Excuse me misunderstanding. sorry; I wish happy nights. 🐞
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Great teachings here, Sparky Jen, what we need to learn both at home and in our educational institutions. Had tears in my eyes at the first video and laughing out loud at the second one.A great post, thank-you.
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You are very welcome.
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Oh the second one was by Brene Brown about Empathy vs Sympathy.It must have come up when I was directed to Youtube.
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I hope you found what Brene Brown had to offer. I know videos can sometimes be a little tricky. I couldn’t resist reblogging this one, quirks and all. What a message. Thanks for reading Jane!
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I did find it, thought it was the second one in your post.
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Oh I see now. Reblogs are tricky. My comments [optional] come first, then the original splits off and is 2nd.
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Thanks for re-blogging this – I love it!
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Yes yes yes…I thought this post was swell. Glad you love it too!
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I believe anything that provides even the semblance of connection and understanding leads us closer to the reality. Nice to meet you; I’m a Hoosier by birth. Also, thanks for your comment on the Pen’s Might.
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So true friend. Thanks for connecting here on WordPress. Highest and Best!
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