Sunday, October 10, 2010

Understanding one another (#618)

Understanding one another often takes time and space. Over time, ideas start to become more "flushed" out and thereby more recognizable, and space, which allows us to walk away from a conversation, then pick it up later when our moods or priorities have changed. What is important is that we don't dismiss any idea on the basis of a first contact with it. Often it is difficult in a complex world to forward an ideal or concept that is foreign or requires action that is against our first impulse or behavioral pattern. Especially when convenience dictates a simpler way of accomplishing some solution. Fear also, should not be an inhibitor of exchange of ideas. Our evolution as a species has not arrived at some point in time where new ideas or combinations of older ideas cannot become a step forward in a more and more technological and sophisticated society. As the struggle continues for us, humanity, to find an equilibrium, we must communicate with each other in a discourse that allows for the free flow of ideas. Having the ability to argue points of thought with respect and dignity helps to inform those who may or should be following along to understand, and then hopefully contribute themselves. This is not an exercise in who is smarter or who is not, it is an exercise in moving humanity forward to improve the generations of humans that will be following us. What we can offer to the present and the future is what and how we come together with our thoughts. It is simply a duty on my part to be of the most benefit. I take my duty personally and hope that others will as well.

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