beauty

Tolerance and acceptance are most definitely two ideals I characterize with beauty. To me, diversity is all around us. The jungles, oceans, deserts, and other realms of nature seem to embrace differences and strive for balance and cohabitation. Clearly, there are disruptions to this process, but balance and harmony are so intrinsic in nature. I believe tolerance and acceptance, in the human form, to be universals that exemplify the optimal balance and beauty attainable amongst the human race. Intolerance is not innate. I believe, as Ben Harper says in one of my favorite songs "Burn One Down" that "when I was a baby I was not prejudiced...this was something that I learned in school. Something they taught us to do". Regardless of where it is learned, it is learned, and as long as the fight exists, I will continue to usher tolerance and acceptance as I carry on my journey through this life of mine. I choose to teach tolerance, to model acceptance, and to hopefully leave my blueprints on my students and all those who I encounter.




Click here to read about the UN's efforts to promote tolerance. The international DAY OF TOLERANCE just passed on November 16th.