Eye Of The Beholder

Do you see

What I see

Couldn't be

You're not me

Do you hear

What I hear

Hear the fear

Hear the tears

Do you feel

What I feel

Too surreal

Too ideal

Do you know

What I know

Do you prefer

The status quo

Do you believe

What I believe

When I leave

Are you relieved

I can see

We don't agree

So you be you

And I'll be me

I would venture to say that no two people are the same.  There is no one in this world that has the same perspective, thoughts, feelings or views that I do.  And I am good with that.  How black and white would this world be if we all saw everything exactly the same way?  So why is it that we try so hard to convince someone else that we are right and they are wrong?  Why do our differences have to lead to conflict?  Why do we have an aversion to variety? 

I am thankful for the variety in my life.  I am thankful for the differences in my children.  I am thankful for the uniqueness of each of my friends.  Sharing my life with others helps broaden my horizon, keeps my mind open, and offers new thoughts to explore.  When I accept and appreciate the differences in those around me, I am more inclined to celebrate my own unique spirit.  It is not possible for me to experience everything that life has to offer.  However, when I try to see through the eyes of others my world expands.

Today let's celebrate unique.  You be you.  And I'll be me.

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